Lecturer - Plumbing

South Essex Colleges Group • Full-time • Thurrock • £32,451 - £40,130 / year • 1d ago

Shape the future of construction and clean energy skills

South Essex College is looking for an ambitious and passionate Plumbing Lecturer to join our growing Construction team and play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching while supporting the expansion of our exciting Clean Energy Centre.

This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of learners while also contributing to the development of cutting-edge adult provision in renewable and sustainable construction technologies.

About the Role

You will deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Level 1 and Level 2 Plumbing programmes, including our multi-skills plumbing pathway. You will inspire 16–18 learners to develop the knowledge, practical skills and behaviours needed to progress into apprenticeships, further study or employment.

Alongside this, you will play an active role in supporting the delivery and growth of our Clean Energy Centre, with opportunities to teach and develop provision in Air Source Heat Pump installation and wider renewable technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching, learning and assessment
Act as a personal tutor, monitoring learner progress, attendance and achievement
Support curriculum development to ensure industry relevance and future skills alignment
Track and improve learner outcomes using data and targeted interventions
Contribute to course leadership, quality processes and continuous improvement (SAR/QIP)
Support English and maths development within vocational delivery
Take part in recruitment activity including open days and events
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health & safety and learner wellbeing
Build strong links with employers and industry partners
Contribute to the growth of new and innovative provision across the department

Renewables & Growth Focus

A key part of this role is supporting the College’s ambition to lead in sustainable construction skills. You will:

Hold (or be willing to achieve) a Level 3 qualification in renewable or related technologies
Deliver training in Air Source Heat Pump installation within the Clean Energy Centre
Commit to upskilling in renewable technologies to support future curriculum expansion
Play an active role in developing an exciting and expanding adult provision aligned to green skills and industry demand

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Is a passionate and committed educator, able to inspire and motivate learners
Has strong industry experience within plumbing or building services
Builds positive relationships and creates an inclusive, high-expectation learning environment
Is forward-thinking and excited about the future of clean energy and sustainable construction
Is committed to continuous professional development and delivering high standards

Why Join Us?

Be part of a college investing in state-of-the-art clean technology facilities
Play a leading role in shaping future skills provision
Work in a supportive and forward-thinking team
Access to professional development, including renewable technologies training
Make a real difference to learners’ futures and regional skills growth

Benefits:

· Holiday – 40 days holiday

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Plus Bank holidays

· College closure days

· Teachers Pension - 28.68% college contribution

· Continued Professional Development

· Free breakfast at most campuses (term time only )

· Free parking( after obtaining a parking permit)

· Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, *access to gyms, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more! *depending on campus