Fabrication & Welding Lecturer x 2

Fabrication & Welding Lecturer

Permanent | Full Time

Location: Cumbria

Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum

Are you an experienced fabrication and welding professional looking to pass on your skills to the next generation of tradespeople?

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in Cumbria as a Fabrication & Welding Lecturer, delivering engaging and practical learning to students at a range of levels. This is an opportunity to bring your industry background into the classroom and workshop, helping learners build the skills and confidence they need for a career in fabrication and welding.

You'll work alongside a team of experienced tutors, supporting students from school leavers to apprentices and mature learners, and helping shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality theoretical and practical fabrication and welding lessons.
• Assessing and monitoring student progress, providing constructive feedback to support achievement.
• Preparing students for industry-recognised qualifications and assessments.
• Maintaining a safe, well-organised workshop environment in line with health and safety requirements.
• Integrating up-to-date industry practice and standards into teaching.
• Supporting the development of course materials and schemes of work.
• Engaging in continuous professional development to keep skills and knowledge current.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 Fabrication & Welding
• Significant industry experience in fabrication and welding
• Relevant trade qualifications in fabrication and welding
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage learners of different abilities
• A commitment to safe working practices

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised teaching qualification (such as PGCE, Cert Ed or equivalent)
• Previous experience teaching or training in a further education setting

If you do not yet hold a teaching qualification, don't let that put you off applying — full training and support can be provided to the right candidate.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for the fabrication and welding trade and wants to share that passion with others.
• Can bring real-world industry experience into the classroom.
• Is patient, approachable and committed to helping learners succeed.

If you're ready to bring your fabrication and welding expertise into a rewarding teaching role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.