Lecturer - Plumbing in Eastleigh

Care to Join Us? If you're ambitious, skilled, and ready for your next challenge, join us and turn your expertise into lasting impact. We're looking for a passionate Lecturer in Plumbing to inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople and help shape the future workforce.

We offer great benefits including:

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Regular training and development

Duties:

• Deliver high-quality Plumbing teaching and learning programmes to a diverse range of learners.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning activities, ensuring students receive timely and constructive feedback.
• Act as a Personal Tutor, providing guidance, support and pastoral care to learners.
• Monitor student progress, attendance and achievement, maintaining accurate records.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement activities.
• Support learners in achieving their qualifications and progressing into employment or further study.
• Develop strong links with employers and contribute to work placement opportunities.
• Participate in open evenings, recruitment events and wider college activities.

Skills/Experience:

• Industry experience within Plumbing and a strong understanding of current industry practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate learners of all ages and backgrounds.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Confident using IT systems and digital tools to support teaching and learning.
• Previous teaching experience or experience supporting apprentices in the workplace is desirable.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ qualification in Plumbing or a relevant trade discipline.
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards a Level 5 Teaching Qualification within the required timeframe.
• Relevant industry and professional qualifications are desirable.
• Assessor and/or Internal Verifier qualifications are desirable.

Ideal Attributes:

• Passionate about developing future talent within the Plumbing industry.
• Innovative and creative in delivering engaging learning experiences.
• Adaptable and flexible in approach.
• Committed to continuous professional development.
• Inclusive, open-minded and respectful of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences.
• Highly motivated with a learner-focused approach.

About Us: The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose-driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond. We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire 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. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough pre-employment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.