Posted: 17 June
The role
EmployerCoventry CollegeLocationCoventry, West MidlandsContract TypePermanentHoursFull TimeSalary£15,552 - £22,855 (FTE £31,103 - £45,709)Posted12th June 2026Start DateAs Soon As PossibleExpires26th June 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateAs Soon As PossibleJob ID1560063Job ReferenceCovCollege0207Start DateAs Soon As PossibleContract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1560063Job Title: Welding Assessor/Lecturer 0.5Location: Coventry CollegeWorking Hours: 18.5 hours per weekGrade: Spinal Point 25 – 38Salary: Actual Salary - £15,552 - £22,855 (FTE £31,103 - £45,709)Start Date: As soon as possibleAbout UsCoventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city, offering high-quality vocational, technical, and professional education to learners of all ages, from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017, we’ve been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow-strengthening the communities we serve. Recent investments in state-of-the-art facilities, including our fully equipped multi-process welding workshops, ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.About the RoleAre you an experienced welder looking to pass on your trade to the next generation? Or an established engineering educator looking for a flexible part-time role?We are seeking a passionate and skilled Welding Assessor/Lecturer to join our dynamic Engineering Department on a 0.5 fractional contract. In this role, you will play a vital part in shaping the future of the engineering sector, teaching and assessing groups of post-16 learners including 16–18 study programme students, adult learners, and engineering apprentices.Your role will include working as workplace assessor for an assigned caseload of welding apprentices and college-based delivery of high-quality practical and theoretical training across Levels 1 and 2 Welding, ensuring learners develop the precise manual skills and safety awareness required by modern industry. Our workshops are equipped for multi-process training and you will be expected to instruct learners in:MIG / MAG (GMAW)TIG (GTAW)MMA (SMAW)RequirementsMust-Have:Strong, demonstrable background in industrial welding and fabrication with high proficiency in MIG/MAG, TIG, and MMA processesRelevant industry qualification in Welding or Fabrication (e.g. BS 4872, ISO 9606, City & Guilds, EAL, NVQ, or equivalent)Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and manage a workshop environment safelyStrong understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to engineering environments (COSHH, PUWER, HASAWA)Experience of teaching, training, or mentoring others in a welding or engineering contextAbility to track learner progress and prepare students for practical assessments and industry-recognised qualificationsNice-to-Have:A1/TAQA Assessor Award, CSWIP 3.1, or a recognised teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed, AET/CET) — if you don’t hold these, a commitment to achieving them with college support is essentialExperience working with 16–18-year-olds, adult learners, and/or engineering apprenticesKnowledge of apprenticeship delivery, off-the-job training requirements, and EPA processesPrevious experience in an FE or training provider settingWhat we offerFree on-site parking, including EV charging pointsExcellent pension scheme with defined benefits (TPS)Generous annual leave entitlementAccess to continued professional development and training opportunities, including support towards teaching and assessor qualificationsEmployee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing supportEmployee discount scheme offering savings on retail, travel, and moreThis role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink optionsDiscounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salonStaff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievementsA supportive, inclusive working environmentHow to ApplyTo apply, please complete an expression of interest form, which is designed in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.Please note that CVs will not be accepted.SafeguardingWe are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.As part of our shortlisting process, you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children, in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
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