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Lecturer in Plumbing (including Renewable Technologies)
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
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
- Passionate and committed educator, able to inspire and motivate learners
- Strong industry experience within plumbing or building services
- Builds positive relationships and creates an inclusive, high expectation learning environment
- Forward thinking and excited about the future of clean energy and sustainable construction
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)
