Trainee Lecturer in Plumbing

If you are considering a career move into the education sector, our Trainee Lecturer in Plumbing position could be the opportunity for you

We are looking for people with excellent communication skills, drive and enthusiasm who would like to pass their knowledge and experience on to our students to ensure they receive the best possible learning experience.

Our trainee programme has been development to attract experienced industry professionals, with expert industry knowledge and skills, to work in Further Education. Their understanding of the latest skills, techniques, approaches and equipment has the potential to improve student outcomes.

Joining Bury College as a Trainee Lecturer in Plumbing, you will be employed on a full time or part-time, permanent basis teaching for an agreed number of days a week whilst studying on campus towards a recognised teaching qualification.

The trainee programme is designed and delivered in a way that will ensure you obtain all the skills that are required to become a teacher. You will have a reduced teaching timetable and extensive support, guidance and mentoring will be provided.

Candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification in Plumbing and have experience of working in an plumbing related role. Candidates should have an understanding of the latest skills, techniques and approaches to inspire our learners. Some experience or knowledge of classroom delivery would be desirable, but is not essential. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as is an ability to meet deadlines and to inspire, motivate and engage students.

This is a permanent position and, upon completion of the above qualification you will progress to the main pay band and terms of a fully qualified Lecturer.

Part time and full time applications are welcome for this role.

About Us

Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to full time and part time students each year.

Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.

And the benefits of working for us?

• 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Occupational sick pay
• Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery

We are a friendly, forward-looking college where staff are valued and supported to achieve their potential. You will have access to a free on-site gym and all weather football pitches. We offer generous annual leave entitlement, excellent pension contributions and a cycle to work scheme.

Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.

N.B. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.

£29,700 per annum