Overview
The School of Building Services at our Barnfield College, Luton is looking for a full time Plumbing Lecturer who can use their industry knowledge to help our budding plumbers excel within practical and theory environments. This is an exciting opportunity for an existing Lecturer or current Plumber experienced in industry to fully change career into an educational setting and share knowledge and skills with the next generation. We are looking for someone with excellent practical vocational skills, backed up by the required theoretical knowledge to teach on a range of levels including level 1 to 3, along with part time courses. You must be passionate about the trade and able to prepare our students for the world of work. Alongside this you will need to keep detailed records and track outcomes using the appropriate college systems. Our Plumbing courses are delivered by tutors with extensive knowledge and professional expertise of the industry and work closely with employers to develop students and their own skills. As well as the relevant skills and industry standard qualifications at Level 3 in Plumbing, we are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for helping people of all ages and abilities to achieve their potential.
Holding a teaching qualification is desirable but not essential as training and the chance to achieve a teaching qualification whilst working for the College will be provided. Assessor and/or IQA qualifications would be advantageous. You will have an ability to promote, support and embed English and maths skills within planning and delivery of all teaching. This is a full-time post working 37 hours a week, which may include evening work based at our brand-new industry specific facility at our Barnfield Campus in Luton.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 16th September 2025.
You will have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you will be actively encouraged to upskill. If you feel you have the drive and motivation to transform student potential, then this could be the opportunity for you.
We have a free on-site gym at our Watford Campus, and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk.
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Responsibilities
* Teach on Plumbing courses at levels 1 to 3 and related part-time courses, combining practical vocational skills with theoretical knowledge.
* Prepare students for the world of work and maintain detailed records, tracking outcomes using college systems.
* Work with employers to develop student skills and align teaching with industry standards.
* Promote, support and embed English and maths skills within lesson planning and delivery.
Qualifications
* Level 3 in Plumbing or equivalent industry qualifications.
* Teaching qualification desirable but not essential (training and support to achieve a teaching qualification provided).
* Assessor and/or IQA qualifications would be advantageous.
* Ability to promote, support and embed English and maths across teaching.
Benefits
* Free on-site gym at the Watford Campus.
* Discounts and benefits including cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, and generous holiday scheme.
* Time off at Christmas and early finishes on Fridays.
* Training and development opportunities to upskill.
Application details
* Closing date: Tuesday 16th September 2025.
* Contact: Human Resources at 01923 812333 or jobs@westherts.ac.uk.
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