Lecturer, Plumbing

Final date to receive applications: 18 October 2026

Department: Plumbing and Construction Schools

Employment Type: Permanent
- Full Time

Location: Glasgow

Compensation: £43,402 - £52,247 / year

Lecturer
- Plumbing

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team and contribute to excellence in learning, teaching and assessment.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Curriculum Manager, colleagues and external partners to provide high-quality learning experiences and effective support to learners. The post holder will contribute to the development and delivery of engaging teaching and assessment materials, while supporting learners to achieve their full potential.

• Teaching and Assessment – preparing and delivering high-quality learning, teaching and assessment materials and activities.
• Curriculum Development – contributing to the development, review and enhancement of curriculum programmes and learning resources.
• Quality and Standards – supporting the maintenance of high standards of learning, teaching and assessment in line with organisational and regulatory requirements.
• Student Support – providing effective academic and pastoral support to learners and contributing to an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Continuing Professional Development – engaging in relevant professional development and contributing to the continuous improvement of teaching practice.

The post will have an agreed teaching commitment of class contact hours, alongside associated preparation, assessment, learner support and curriculum development responsibilities.

Qualifications, Knowledge &

Experience:

Essential

• SVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating, or an equivalent recognised industry qualification.
• Current Domestic ACS certification.
• Substantial and recent plumbing and heating industry experience, normally demonstrated through at least 10 years' post-apprenticeship experience.
• Current practical competence in the installation, testing, commissioning, servicing, maintenance and fault diagnosis of plumbing, heating and domestic gas systems.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current legislation, building standards, health and safety requirements and industry practices.
• Ability to communicate technical and practical subjects clearly and engage, support and motivate a diverse range of learners.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational, digital and administrative skills.
• Willingness to achieve an appropriate teaching qualification and recognised assessor qualification within an agreed period

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE), or another relevant teaching qualification.
• Recognised assessor and/or internal-verifier qualification.
• Recognised qualifications in heat-pump and/or solar-thermal installation and commissioning.
• Recent practical experience installing, commissioning, servicing or maintaining heat-pump and/or solar-thermal systems.
• Knowledge of low-temperature heating design, renewable technologies and relevant MCS requirements.
• Experience teaching, training, mentoring or assessing apprentices or vocational learners.
• Experience delivering or assessing Modern Apprenticeships, SVQs, National Qualifications or other building-services programmes.
• Experience of workplace assessment, digital portfolios, learning platforms and awarding-body quality-assurance processes.

Knowledge:

Demonstrable knowledge of

• Further Education in Scotland
• National priorities for education
• The skills priorities locally

Skills and

Competencies:

• Ability to provide engaging, inclusive and high quality learning and assessment opportunities that meet diverse learning needs
• Contribute to the development of curriculum delivery
• Develop…