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Lecturer in Construction (Plumbing/Electrical) (EL263)

Lecturer in Construction (Plumbing/Electrical) (EL263)

Cheshire College - South and West

Cheshire East

  • £27,486 - £41,467 per year
  • New
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
21 January 2025

Job overview

Lecturer in Construction (Plumbing/Electrical) (EL263)

Salary: £27,486 – £41,467 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent                        

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Ellesmere Port Campus

Join us at our Ellesmere Port Campus and bring your expertise to the classroom! Whether you’re an experienced lecturer or a skilled professional ready to step into teaching, this is your opportunity to inspire the next generation of tradespeople.

We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to provide learners with an outstanding educational experience. If you’re innovative, inspiring, and ready to make a difference, apply now and start building your career in education today!

Starting in September 2025, this role will be based at our Ellesmere Port Campus. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and teach on a range of Construction (Plumbing/Electrical) courses;
  • Contribute to aspirational teaching, learning and assessment;
  • Train and assess learners in the workplace when required; and
  • Keep accurate records for learners’ progress in College and the workplace.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

  • Degree (or equivalent) in relevant discipline;
  • PGCE or commitment to work towards;
  • Minimum of 3 years industry experience;
  • Demonstrate key industry practice;
  • Experience in the use of CAD would be advantageous;
  • Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
  • Up-to-date occupational experience; and
  • Enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and from current industry practitioners who do not have a teaching qualification. Anyone joining the College will be part of a Lecturer Development Programme which provides staff with a range of support and training based on previous experience and individual need. The programme will offer a range of support and development opportunities, including inductions related to all College systems and processes, an assigned curriculum mentor and regular 1-2-1 support from the Quality team. Industry experts who do not currently hold a teaching qualification will be supported to complete a L4 Certificate in Education and Training and will have opportunities to complete a L5 Diploma in Education and Training. 

Please click on this link to view full details of the Lecturer Development Programme

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.  

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk by 9am on 21 January 2025.

We do not consider applications submitted through recruitment agencies. 

The selection process will take place on 30 January 2025. 

Benefits: 

  • Access to world-class facilities 
  • Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the areas below. If you’re interested in learning more about this, please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk.
  • Equality and Diversity 
  • Information, Advice and Guidance 
  • Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent 
  • Principles of Customer Service 
  • Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification 
  • Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities 
  • Competitive salary 
  • Pension scheme 
  • 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays) 
  • College ‘Count Me In’ social platform 
  • Onsite fitness and childcare facilities 
  • Employee benefit platform 
  • Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants, hair and beauty salon 
  • Free onsite parking 

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email recruitment@ccsw.ac.uk where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.   

About Us  

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £160m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester. The College is in the process of implementing a £30m capital investment programme to ensure learners continue to have access to the best possible resources and environment. 

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy. 

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunity for learners to make new friends. 

The College is proud of its strong links with local Employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall Motors, SP Energy Networks, Ecolab and Unilever to ensure learners have access to work placements and industry professionals as well as ensuring the curriculum offer remains current and relevant to local, regional and national needs. 



Ellesmere Port Campus  

Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning. As well as our modern classrooms, the Ellesmere Port Campus boasts: 

  • Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022); 
  • Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023); 
  • Mock aircraft cabin; 
  • Fitness gym; 
  • Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023); and 
  • Professional theatre. 

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.  

About Cheshire College - South and West

Cheshire College – South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices, who all have access to world-class facilities as a result of a £120m investment in the latest technology and real working environments, at modern Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester.

Cheshire College is a dynamic, high quality and financially robust College, which provides learners with the skills, experience and qualifications that will prepare them for their future career or higher-level study, encouraging them to become confident individuals who will make valuable contributions to businesses and the local economy.

There is a fantastic atmosphere at our three Campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port and Chester, providing an environment to get involved in exciting activities and an opportunities for learners to make new friends.

Crewe Campus

As well as our modern classrooms, the Crewe Campus boasts a multi-purpose sports hall, climbing wall and fitness gym where learners keep fit and practice various sports as part of their course. Our TV and radio studios have all the specialist equipment needed to produce and edit professional quality shows. Travel and Tourism learners get the chance to practise their skills in our mock aircraft cabin. Hospitality learners serve paying customers in our award-winning restaurant, The Academy. Other facilities include, hair, beauty and barbering salons, professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering and construction workshops. Our impressive facilities are the perfect place for learners to meet new friends and be immersed in an environment that is ideal for learning.

In November 2019 Ofsted rated the College “Good”. Ofsted praised the College for its “highly-effective” education programmes, which meet the specific needs and aspirations of learners.

Cheshire College are the only Further Education provider in Cheshire to have been selected by the Government to offer T Levels in Construction, Digital, Science and Health, Education and Childcare, from September 2021. The brand-new two-year qualifications have been designed with leading businesses and provide learners with numerous opportunities to find out what a real career is like.

Cheshire College is a key driver in the regeneration of the region, working closely with over 500 partners and within communities, to empower individuals and nurture talent, taking the time to listen, help and care, whilst always acting with honesty, integrity and trust.

Cheshire College is on a mission to develop digital across the community with their new five-year project, ‘The Digital Hub’, which is part of a £5m investment made by Cheshire and Warrington LEP. The Digital Hub aims to deliver skills and career pathways in additive manufacturing and Virtual and Augmented Reality, as well as improve Advanced Manufacturing Skills to expand digital infrastructures in existing workforces and facilitate access to technology within community organisations.

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