Lecturer in Electrical Installation
Wiltshire College & University Centre – Trowbridge campus base with cross campus working
Are you an experienced Electrical Installation professional looking to take the next step? Or do you hold a teaching or assessor qualification and want to inspire the next generation of electricians?
If you’re ready to share your expertise, enjoy a healthier work-life balance, and take pride in shaping future industry talent, this is the opportunity for you.
Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your trade knowledge to a respected teaching team where your real-world experience truly matters.
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What We Offer
💷 Salary: Up to £40,814 per year plus a Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus of £3,000
🕰️ Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week
Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts
✔️ Outstanding Benefits
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – plan confidently for the future
• Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential 24/7 support
• Free On-Site Gyms – available at multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts – retail, tech, travel and leisure offers
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active
• Professional Development – funded qualifications and dedicated CPD
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers
A secure and supported role — designed to help you build a long, fulfilling career.
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What You’ll Do
• Teach and assess learners in Electrical Installation at a range of levels
• Deliver engaging practical and classroom-based lessons
• Prepare students for industry, apprenticeships, and future progression
• Maintain a safe, professional workshop and learning environment
• Support learners’ confidence, skills and trade-ready knowledge
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What You’ll Bring
• A Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• Strong practical background in electrical installation or related electrical roles
• Current knowledge of industry standards and practices
(Teaching qualifications are welcomed — but if you don’t have one yet, we’ll support you to achieve it while you work!)
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✨ Why Become a Lecturer?
Share the skills you’ve gained — while gaining:
• A better work-life balance
• Stability that site work can’t always provide
• A rewarding career where your impact lasts a lifetime
Keep your passion for the trade alive — without the heavy physical demands or unpredictable hours.
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⚡ Empower the future of the electrical industry
If you’re ready for a secure, meaningful and exciting career move, we’d love to welcome you to the team.
Apply today — and help spark the next generation of electricians.
Closing Date: 04/01/2026
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PLEASE NOTE:
Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment
Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.
We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
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