Technical Lecturer - Plumbing

Role: Technical Lecturer – Plumbing

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable – Various Sites

Salary/Benefits: Salary between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications,
plus up to a £10,000 market supplement
, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, and excellent professional and personal development opportunities.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

UK based contract – required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship not available; any offer will be subject to evidence of Right to Work.

About the role:

• Teaching, Learning & Plumbing Delivery – Deliver high‑quality teaching across Plumbing programmes (Levels 1–3) with engaging, practical learning that supports student success and progression.
• Curriculum Planning & Lesson Design – Plan schemes of work and differentiated lessons, prepare relevant resources and real‑world learning activities to meet learner needs.
• Assessment, Progress & Student Development – Monitor attendance and progress, assess learner work, provide constructive feedback and implement interventions to ensure achievement.
• Classroom Management, Behaviour & Safe Practice – Maintain high standards of behaviour, manage learning environments effectively and ensure compliance with health & safety requirements.
• Professional Practice, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement – Contribute to curriculum development, team activities and learner support, while upholding safeguarding, EDI and ongoing professional development standards.

About you:

• Qualifications, Vocational Expertise & Industry Knowledge – Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject with Level 2 English and maths, supported by current industry experience and up‑to‑date technical knowledge.
• Teaching, Delivery & Learner Engagement – Able to deliver engaging teaching across vocational levels, using varied approaches to motivate learners and support achievement.
• Assessment, Quality & Health & Safety – Strong understanding of quality assurance systems and health & safety standards, ensuring compliance and high‑quality learning environments.
• Organisation, Communication & Teamwork – Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, able to manage workload, meet deadlines and contribute effectively within a team.
• Professional Values, CPD & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding, continuous professional development and learner success, with a flexible approach to working across sites and adapting to changing demands.

Alignment to our VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork – Work together to achieve great things, respecting each other’s opinions and contributions.
• Improving Continuously – Challenge ourselves to do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – Put students first in all decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences.
• Inclusive – Celebrate differences and diversity, learning from one another.
• Open and Caring – Care about the wellbeing of staff, students, community and wider society, fostering trust through listening, engagement and support.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – Deliver programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.