Lecturer - Electrical Installation (Apprenticeships) in Bradford

Our exceptional Apprenticeships Department is recruiting for a Lecturer in Electrical Installation who can deliver an outstanding student experience to young adults and experienced trade professionals, effectively preparing them to contribute to the modern world of work. We welcome applications from both experienced teaching staff and individuals with extensive industry experience that are passionate about sharing their knowledge with the next generation. Please note that successful applicants that don't hold a teaching qualification will be supported to achieve this.

Responsibilities

• To teach on courses specified by the management team in and out of college premises.
• To assist the management team in delivering high learning value, financially efficient programmes (including physical resource management) and to lead on innovation and efficiency in the delivery of learning.
• To be responsible for student’s academic progress, wellbeing, behaviour management and careers and pastoral guidance throughout their learning journey.
• To seek out and respond to the student voice – seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning.
• To help students develop modern, safe working practices and behaviours – in both technical (vocational skills) and employability skills.
• To participate actively in the enrolment, monitoring, profiling and assessment of students.
• To proactively develop and promote close links with employer/industry partners.
• To create enriching, effective and inspirational programmes of learning that expose our students to real-life work experiences – including on and off campus.
• To treat students as individuals and develop personalised learning plans that drive their progress in learning, scaffold them to meet and exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and embed Equity, Diversity & Inclusion within your core values.

Role Eligibility

This role may be eligible for the levelling up premium payment of up to £6,000 for FE teachers for those meeting the criteria set by the Department for Education. This involves a government payment for successful candidates from an industry background. The application window for this usually opens in Autumn each year, for claims for the previous academic year.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale.
• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale.
• Relevant industry and/or vocational experience in the subject specialism being taught (Electrical Installation).
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation.
• A recognised teaching qualification or a willingness to complete one within 2 years of commencing the role.

Experience

• Academic, industrial or commercial experience in an area relevant to the programme.
• Experience in good teaching/training.
• Experience of student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures.
• Ability to utilise Information Technology and Information, Learning and Technology both within learning and for administrative purposes.
• A proven track record of industry practice, demonstrating personal achievement and professionalism.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk.

Benefits of working at Bradford College

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 44 days of holidays, plus bank holidays.
• Additional college closure days, including 2‑week Christmas closure.
• Teachers’ Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally.
• Free sports and gym facilities.
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space.
• Confidential employee assistance service and on‑site mental health first aiders.
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback.
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts.
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student‑led Signature Spa.
• On‑site dining facilities, including our award‑winning Grove restaurant.
• A host of training development opportunities.
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025.
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in‑house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring. Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search. Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.