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Plumbing Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 192388
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 20 October 2026
South East
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Education Details

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

Job Description

Plumbing Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Location: the South East

Start date: 2 November 2026

Are you an experienced plumber or heating engineer looking to step off the tools and pass your skills on to the next generation?

About the Role

A further education provider is looking for a Plumbing Lecturer to deliver practical workshop sessions and classroom teaching to learners working towards industry-recognised qualifications.

You'll bring your trade experience into the workshop, teaching hand skills, safe working practices and theory to learners of mixed abilities, and preparing them for employment, apprenticeships and further study.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering plumbing programmes to learners of mixed abilities.
  • Delivering engaging practical workshop sessions alongside classroom lessons.
  • Developing schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources.
  • Assessing learner progress and providing timely, constructive feedback.
  • Maintaining workshop safety and high standards of health and safety compliance.
  • Keeping accurate records of attendance, progress and achievement.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A Level 3 plumbing qualification or equivalent industry-recognised qualification
  • Current or recent industry experience within plumbing
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to motivate and engage learners

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
  • An assessor qualification
  • Previous experience of teaching or training groups

If you're ready to help learners build the skills for a career in the plumbing industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Max Williams

Max Williams

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • Level 3 plumbing qualification or equivalent
  • Current or recent industry experience within plumbing
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to motivate and engage learners

Skills & Qualifications

PlumbingHeating engineeringWorkshop teachingPractical skills instructionLesson planningLearner assessmentHealth and safety compliance

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