Salary: from up to £41,930 per annum*
Pension Scheme: Teachers Pension with Employer Contribution of 28.68%
Annual Leave: 53 days per annum, inclusive of Public Holidays
From the Electrical Industry to Education: Your Skills Matter Here
You've built your career as an electrician or electrical engineer. Now, share your expertise with the next generation of electrical professionals.
The Bedford College Group needs skilled electrical specialists like you to help our students develop the technical skills and industry knowledge they need for successful careers in electrical installations.
No teaching experience? No problem. If you know electrical work inside and out and want to help others learn, we'll train you to become a great teacher.
Why Join Us?
1. Learn while you earn: Get a teaching qualification while receiving a full salary
2. Keep your industry connection: Teach hands-on electrical skills and current industry practices
3. Make a real difference: Help shape the future electrical workforce with your expertise
4. Enjoy good benefits: Including pension, wellbeing support, and generous holiday time
What You'll Do
5. Teach practical electrical installation workshops and classroom theory sessions
6. Share your real-world electrical work experience to make learning relevant and current
7. Help students build confidence with electrical systems, wiring, testing, and safety procedures
8. Work with colleagues and local electrical contractors to enhance our curriculum
9. Guide students through industry-standard electrical qualifications and certifications
What We Need From You
10. A Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installations (City & Guilds 2365, EAL, or equivalent)
11. At least 3 years' recent experience working as a qualified electrician or in electrical installations
12. Current understanding of BS 7671 (18th Edition Wiring Regulations) and electrical safety practises
13. Good verbal and written communication skills
14. Willingness to complete teaching and assessing qualifications (we'll pay for these)
15. A positive attitude that fits our values: teamwork, always improving, putting students first, being inclusive, and caring
Why Choose The Bedford College Group?
We're one of the UK's largest Further Education college groups, committed to helping individuals and communities flourish through education. By joining us, you'll get:
16. Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development
17. Support to get teaching qualifications while working
18. Guidance from experienced colleagues
19. Opportunities for career progression across our campuses
20. A workplace that values innovation and sustainability
21. Access to modern electrical workshops and industry-standard equipment
Register Your Interest
If you're ready to use your electrical expertise to help train the next generation of skilled electrical professionals, we'd love to hear from you.
Register your interest by clicking Apply and submitting your information and CV.
*Salary package is made up of base salary, plus a Market Supplement of up to £10,000 per annum.
Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.