Lecturer in Plumbing

Position: Lecturer in Plumbing – Fixed term until 31st July 2026

Lecturer in Plumbing – Fixed term until 31st July 2026

Job Title:

Lecturer in Plumbing (Fixed Term) – United with a 2‑year renewal option. Closing Date: 5th January 2026 23:59 Pay:
Up to £39,725 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Hours:

37 hours per week (25 teaching, 12 administration & development) Type:
Full Time

Please note: HoW College may extend the advertising period or close early. Apply promptly.

About the role

To become a Plumbing Lecturer in our Construction department, you need to be committed, adaptable and passionate about sharing your skills and experience in Further Education. The colleges culture values diversity, equity and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach across a range of Plumbing programmes, delivering high quality teaching and learning.
• Develop new courses and improve existing ones within the Plumbing curriculum.
• Recruit and provide guidance for new learners.
• Plan learning and assessment experiences, manage the learning process, provide timely assessment opportunities and constructive feedback.
• Support functional skills, enhance learning through technology and produce schemes of work, lesson plans and assessment schedules.
• Coordinate curriculum across study centres, attend curriculum meetings and contribute to quality improvement mechanisms.
• Keep accurate administration records, handle learner ILPs, progress and performance data.
• Liaise with other departments (e.g. Exams, MIS) where appropriate.
• Ensure safe working practices throughout the programme area.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold an appropriate teaching qualification or be willing to undertake the Certificate in Education and Training within 2 years of appointment.
• Minimum level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Experience in teaching or training within a plumbing or construction sector is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in curriculum development or teaching leadership is an advantage.

Professional Development & Retention Incentives

• Co‑ordination of CPD and ongoing professional development.
• Targeted Retention Incentive Payments available for eligible FE subjects (e.g. Building & Construction, Engineering, Maths, Physics, Early Years).

Benefits & Perks

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access.
• Regular CPD and opportunities to gain additional qualifications.
• Mentorship to support new starters.
• Cycle to Work scheme, employee discounts and benefits package.
• Flexible working options where applicable.
• Free on‑site parking (where available).
• Volunteer opportunities within the local community.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

HoW College is an equal‑opportunity employer. We expect everyone to share a commitment to safeguarding and equality. We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. All staff will receive mandatory safeguarding, GDPR and health & safety training.

Recruitment & Selection

• All successful applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS, 2 references and a qualification validation check.
• Applicants must submit a completed application form – CVs alone will not be accepted.
• Feel free to demonstrate how your experience meets each specification in the application.
• Applications and interview invitations will be sent via the official website – remaining silent for 4 weeks after the closing date is considered unsuccessful.

Employment Conditions

• Salary band: £24,118 - £39,725 per annum, increasing annually within the band.
• Hours:
  
  37 per week (25 teaching, 12 administration).
• Annual leave: 37 days plus 8 public holidays and 5 concessionary days.
• Probation: 9 months with mandatory induction and training.
• Location:
  
  Worcester campus with travel to other sites as required.
• Pension:
  Teachers Pension scheme available.
• Additional costs:
  Disclosure & Barring Service check will be deducted from first salary.

Contact

HR Department: or

Final date to receive applications

5th January 2026 – all applications must be submitted via the College website.

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