Technical Lecturers - Corby, Wellingborough, Bedford or Dunstable
Construction & Building Services Trades
Salary: £33,048 – £38,169 per annum Plus: Market Supplement up to £10,000 per annum Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contribution) Holiday: 53 days per year (including public holidays)
Built it. Fixed it. Installed it. Teach it.
If you’re a Plumber, Electrician, or Carpenter — or work in a related construction trade — this is your opportunity to move into education without giving up your income.
The Bedford College Group is recruiting experienced tradespeople to train the next generation of skilled workers.
No teaching experience required. If you can do the job, we’ll help you learn how to teach it — while paying you a full salary .
We’re recruiting from the following trades:
Plumbing
Electrical Installation
Carpentry & Joinery
Construction Trades (including site-based and finishing trades)
If you’ve worked on site and built real skills, we want to hear from you.
Why Make the Move?
Get qualified as a teacher — on full pay We fund your teaching and assessing qualifications while you work.
Stay practical, not corporate This is hands-on teaching grounded in real-world trade experience.
Better work–life balance 53 days’ holiday, strong pension, and reliable working patterns.
Make your experience count Your knowledge directly shapes skilled, work-ready learners.
What You’ll Be Doing
Teaching practical workshop and classroom sessions
Sharing real trade experience to bring learning to life
Developing students’ confidence, skills and employability
Working with colleagues and employers to keep training relevant
What We’re Looking For
Level 3 (or higher) qualification in a construction trade
At least 3 years’ recent industry experience
Clear communication and a professional approach
Willingness to gain teaching qualifications (fully funded)
A positive, inclusive attitude aligned to our values
Why The Bedford College Group?
One of the UK’s largest Further Education college groups
Full induction, mentoring and ongoing development
Opportunities to progress across multiple campuses
A supportive, forward-looking organisation
Register Your Interest
Ready to turn your trade into a career with long-term impact?
Click Apply to register your interest and upload your CV.
Safeguarding our Students
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 thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
03/02/2026
Full time
Technical Lecturers - Corby, Wellingborough, Bedford or Dunstable
Construction & Building Services Trades
Salary: £33,048 – £38,169 per annum Plus: Market Supplement up to £10,000 per annum Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contribution) Holiday: 53 days per year (including public holidays)
Built it. Fixed it. Installed it. Teach it.
If you’re a Plumber, Electrician, or Carpenter — or work in a related construction trade — this is your opportunity to move into education without giving up your income.
The Bedford College Group is recruiting experienced tradespeople to train the next generation of skilled workers.
No teaching experience required. If you can do the job, we’ll help you learn how to teach it — while paying you a full salary .
We’re recruiting from the following trades:
Plumbing
Electrical Installation
Carpentry & Joinery
Construction Trades (including site-based and finishing trades)
If you’ve worked on site and built real skills, we want to hear from you.
Why Make the Move?
Get qualified as a teacher — on full pay We fund your teaching and assessing qualifications while you work.
Stay practical, not corporate This is hands-on teaching grounded in real-world trade experience.
Better work–life balance 53 days’ holiday, strong pension, and reliable working patterns.
Make your experience count Your knowledge directly shapes skilled, work-ready learners.
What You’ll Be Doing
Teaching practical workshop and classroom sessions
Sharing real trade experience to bring learning to life
Developing students’ confidence, skills and employability
Working with colleagues and employers to keep training relevant
What We’re Looking For
Level 3 (or higher) qualification in a construction trade
At least 3 years’ recent industry experience
Clear communication and a professional approach
Willingness to gain teaching qualifications (fully funded)
A positive, inclusive attitude aligned to our values
Why The Bedford College Group?
One of the UK’s largest Further Education college groups
Full induction, mentoring and ongoing development
Opportunities to progress across multiple campuses
A supportive, forward-looking organisation
Register Your Interest
Ready to turn your trade into a career with long-term impact?
Click Apply to register your interest and upload your CV.
Safeguarding our Students
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 thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Lecturer in Electrical Installation within Construction
Part time or Full time up to 36 hours per week
£33,550 - £40,073 per annum plus a £3,500 recruitment and retention bonus
We are looking to recruit a Lecturer in Electrical Installation to deliver across a range of Building Services courses. We are seeking an individual who is keen to bring their industry expertise and experience to train and inspire our learners.
Obviously experience of training and/or a teaching qualification would be an asset, but if you are the right candidate for the role we will invest heavily in your development. We will provide formal training and qualifications alongside time and support to help you develop your practice to become a qualified and confident lecturer.
Applicants should hold a level 3 qualification or above and have significant vocational/industrial or commercial experience in Electrical Installation.
To view the full Job Description and Person Specification for the role and to apply please visit https://www.ccn.ac.uk/contact-city-college-norwich/work-at-ccn/
Closing date: Monday 5 May 2025 at Midnight
As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.
07/04/2025
Full time
Lecturer in Electrical Installation within Construction
Part time or Full time up to 36 hours per week
£33,550 - £40,073 per annum plus a £3,500 recruitment and retention bonus
We are looking to recruit a Lecturer in Electrical Installation to deliver across a range of Building Services courses. We are seeking an individual who is keen to bring their industry expertise and experience to train and inspire our learners.
Obviously experience of training and/or a teaching qualification would be an asset, but if you are the right candidate for the role we will invest heavily in your development. We will provide formal training and qualifications alongside time and support to help you develop your practice to become a qualified and confident lecturer.
Applicants should hold a level 3 qualification or above and have significant vocational/industrial or commercial experience in Electrical Installation.
To view the full Job Description and Person Specification for the role and to apply please visit https://www.ccn.ac.uk/contact-city-college-norwich/work-at-ccn/
Closing date: Monday 5 May 2025 at Midnight
As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.
Bradford College is an award winning college. We are working together to transform lives, we are aiming to provide students with an exceptional and outstanding experience that they can take forward into their chosen careers. We currently have an exception & rewarding role available within our Construction and Engineering department. We are looking for a skills instructor - specialising in Electrical Installation.
The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously with kindness, patience and empathy. They must have high expectations for themselves and students, in order for them to achieve the best results possible on their journey towards employment.
In this role you will work with the Head of Department, Curriculum Academic Manager and Team Leaders to deliver an outstanding student experience, as you prepare young adults and experienced trade professionals to contribute to the modern world of work. We welcome applicants that are new to teaching, or are currently working within the industry and are interested in a career change.
Please Note - The salary band for this role includes a market supplement which may be offered to the successful candidate in relation to experience and will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Responsibilities include:
* To deliver workshop training sessions on courses specified by the management team
* To assist the management team in delivering high learning value, financially efficient programmes (including physical resource management) and to lead on innovation and efficiency in the delivery of learning
* To be responsible for student’s academic progress, wellbeing, behavior management and careers and pastoral guidance throughout their learning journey
* To seek out and respond to the student voice – seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning
* To help students develop modern, safe working practices and behaviors – in both technical (vocational skills) and employability skills.
* To participate actively in the enrolment, monitoring, profiling and assessment of students
* To proactively develop and promote close links with employer/industry partners
* To create enriching, effective and inspirational programmes of learning that expose our students to real-life work experiences – including on and off campus
* To treat students as individuals and develop personalised learning plans that drive their progress in learning within workshop sessions, scaffold them to meet and exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be learner and quality focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives . They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values.
Education & Training
* Hold a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation
* Have practical skills and theoretical knowledge of Electrical Installation
* GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)
* GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)
Experience
* Have experience in a relevant industry and/or educational setting
* Organisational skills and ability to plan and take ownership of their student journey – proactive in identify areas for improvement or support needs and quick to respond to change.
* Experience of delivering training, in the workplace or in another educational organisation.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days holidays, plus bank holidays
Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
Annual salary reviews
Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
Free sports and gym facilities
Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
A host of training development opportunities
Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed creating a better future for all through education and training.
For full details please click here
*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.
21/03/2024
Permanent
Bradford College is an award winning college. We are working together to transform lives, we are aiming to provide students with an exceptional and outstanding experience that they can take forward into their chosen careers. We currently have an exception & rewarding role available within our Construction and Engineering department. We are looking for a skills instructor - specialising in Electrical Installation.
The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously with kindness, patience and empathy. They must have high expectations for themselves and students, in order for them to achieve the best results possible on their journey towards employment.
In this role you will work with the Head of Department, Curriculum Academic Manager and Team Leaders to deliver an outstanding student experience, as you prepare young adults and experienced trade professionals to contribute to the modern world of work. We welcome applicants that are new to teaching, or are currently working within the industry and are interested in a career change.
Please Note - The salary band for this role includes a market supplement which may be offered to the successful candidate in relation to experience and will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Responsibilities include:
* To deliver workshop training sessions on courses specified by the management team
* To assist the management team in delivering high learning value, financially efficient programmes (including physical resource management) and to lead on innovation and efficiency in the delivery of learning
* To be responsible for student’s academic progress, wellbeing, behavior management and careers and pastoral guidance throughout their learning journey
* To seek out and respond to the student voice – seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning
* To help students develop modern, safe working practices and behaviors – in both technical (vocational skills) and employability skills.
* To participate actively in the enrolment, monitoring, profiling and assessment of students
* To proactively develop and promote close links with employer/industry partners
* To create enriching, effective and inspirational programmes of learning that expose our students to real-life work experiences – including on and off campus
* To treat students as individuals and develop personalised learning plans that drive their progress in learning within workshop sessions, scaffold them to meet and exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be learner and quality focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives . They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values.
Education & Training
* Hold a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation
* Have practical skills and theoretical knowledge of Electrical Installation
* GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)
* GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)
Experience
* Have experience in a relevant industry and/or educational setting
* Organisational skills and ability to plan and take ownership of their student journey – proactive in identify areas for improvement or support needs and quick to respond to change.
* Experience of delivering training, in the workplace or in another educational organisation.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days holidays, plus bank holidays
Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
Annual salary reviews
Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
Free sports and gym facilities
Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
A host of training development opportunities
Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed creating a better future for all through education and training.
For full details please click here
*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.
Intermediate Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineer- Ingatestone, Essex - Salary £28K – £35K depending on level of experience.
Our benefits – · 20 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown (+ extra days earned for long service) · Overtime pay · Private healthcare · Company mobile · Company socials · Extensive training opportunities including, but not limited to, advanced designer training through FIA and ICEL to support our BAFE accreditation, CDM training, H & S training etc. · Competitive Salary in the range of £28K – £35K depending on level of experience. Key responsibilities include – · Working as part of a team to ensure successful preparation and delivery on project objectives, including providing technical support · Working alongside Senior Engineers to ensure quality and timely operation delivery for clients · Assisting in compiling specifications and drawings · Preparing calculations · Providing Electrical building engineering services design to buildings and infrastructure The successful candidate will have – · A relevant degree in Electrical building services engineering, or equivalent qualification, or sufficient suitable experience · The ability to demonstrate experience in a range of technical areas · Technical Electrical knowledge and a thorough understanding of Building Services Engineering · Good verbal and written communication. Able to be Client facing when required. · Computer literate including AutoCAD, Trimble ProDesign, Relux, Dialux and Microsoft Office
09/08/2022
Full time
Intermediate Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineer- Ingatestone, Essex - Salary £28K – £35K depending on level of experience.
Our benefits – · 20 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown (+ extra days earned for long service) · Overtime pay · Private healthcare · Company mobile · Company socials · Extensive training opportunities including, but not limited to, advanced designer training through FIA and ICEL to support our BAFE accreditation, CDM training, H & S training etc. · Competitive Salary in the range of £28K – £35K depending on level of experience. Key responsibilities include – · Working as part of a team to ensure successful preparation and delivery on project objectives, including providing technical support · Working alongside Senior Engineers to ensure quality and timely operation delivery for clients · Assisting in compiling specifications and drawings · Preparing calculations · Providing Electrical building engineering services design to buildings and infrastructure The successful candidate will have – · A relevant degree in Electrical building services engineering, or equivalent qualification, or sufficient suitable experience · The ability to demonstrate experience in a range of technical areas · Technical Electrical knowledge and a thorough understanding of Building Services Engineering · Good verbal and written communication. Able to be Client facing when required. · Computer literate including AutoCAD, Trimble ProDesign, Relux, Dialux and Microsoft Office
