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Plumbing Lecturer

Dovetail Ref: 185613
FE & HE Up to £24,819 per annum + £5,500 Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus (Pro Rata) permanent 22.5 hours/week mid Level Urgent 17 June 2026
Wiltshire, England

Education Details

Plumbing & Heating Engineering Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3Apprenticeships
Also teaches: Construction

Job Description

Lecturer in Plumbing & Heating Engineering

Location: Wiltshire
Salary: Up to £24,819 per annum + £5,500 Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus (Pro Rata)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time
Hours: 22.5 hours per week

The Role

A leading Further Education provider is seeking a Plumbing & Heating Engineering Lecturer to join its Construction department on a part-time basis.

This opportunity would suit either an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to transition into education. You'll deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across Plumbing & Heating programmes, helping learners develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required for a successful career in the industry.

Working across full-time programmes and apprenticeships, you'll support learners both in the workshop and classroom, ensuring they are equipped with current industry standards, regulations and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging practical and theory-based Plumbing & Heating lessons
  • Teach and assess learners across full-time courses and apprenticeship programmes
  • Support students in developing industry-standard skills and safe working practices
  • Embed current regulations, sustainability principles and industry developments into delivery
  • Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback
  • Maintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding and professionalism
  • Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement activities

Requirements

  • Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing
  • Gas competency
  • Industry experience within Plumbing & Heating Engineering
  • Assessor and IQA qualifications desirable, or willingness to work towards them
  • Strong practical knowledge of current industry regulations and standards
  • Experience supporting, mentoring or coaching others
  • Teaching qualification desirable but not essential, with full support available to achieve one

Benefits

  • Salary up to £24,819 per annum
  • Additional £5,500 Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus (pro rata)
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • 37 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
  • Paid Christmas closure period
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free onsite gym facilities
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
  • Funded professional development and teaching qualifications
  • Discounted catering, hair & beauty services
  • Excellent work-life balance and career stability

What's on Offer

  • £5,500 Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus (pro rata)
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • 37 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
  • Paid Christmas closure period
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Free onsite gym facilities
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Retail, travel and lifestyle discounts
  • Funded professional development and teaching qualifications
  • Discounted catering, hair & beauty services

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Dylan Cordukes

Dylan Cordukes

Recruitment Consultant

Pension

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Requirements

  • Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing
  • Gas competency
  • Industry experience within Plumbing & Heating Engineering
  • Assessor and IQA qualifications desirable
  • Strong practical knowledge of current industry regulations and standards
  • Experience supporting, mentoring or coaching others
  • Teaching qualification desirable but not essential

Benefits

  • £5,500 Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus (pro rata)
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • 37 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
  • Paid Christmas closure period
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Skills & Qualifications

Plumbing & Heating EngineeringGas competencyTeaching and assessmentWorkshop instructionHealth & safetySafeguardingCurriculum developmentApprenticeship delivery