At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire students in Plumbing & Heating, developing their practical skills and industry knowledge.
- Company: Join Wiltshire College & University Centre, a supportive environment for aspiring engineers.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holidays, and excellent pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible part-time role with opportunities for professional development and wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on future tradespeople while enjoying a fulfilling teaching career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing and industry experience required; teaching qualification is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 32384 - 39580 £ per year.
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Location: Salisbury
Salary: Up to £24,819 per year, plus a Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus of £5,500 pro rata
Are you a skilled Plumbing & Heating professional who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and enjoys sharing your expertise with others? Do you want to inspire the next generation of engineers to develop practical skills, confidence, and industry knowledge that can shape their careers?
Whether you're an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to move into teaching, this is a rewarding opportunity to pass on your knowledge and make a lasting impact on learners' futures. Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your expertise to a supportive, hands-on learning environment where your skills will make a real difference every day.
What We Offer:
- Salary: Up to £24,819 per year, plus a Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus of £5,500 pro rata (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)
- Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time 22.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
- Outstanding Benefits:
- Teachers Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pension
- Generous Holiday Allowance 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 pro rata paid bank holidays
- College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2-week, pro rata Christmas break
- Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it
- Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
- Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail, travel, tech and more
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active
- Professional Development fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
- Additional Perks discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers
A stable, rewarding teaching role designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.
What You'll Do:
- Teach and assess learners across Plumbing & Heating programmes, including full-time courses and apprenticeships
- Deliver engaging, practical sessions in workshop and classroom environments
- Support learners in developing industry-standard skills, knowledge, and safe working practices
- Embed current industry practices, regulations, and sustainability principles into teaching
- Maintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and professionalism
- Track learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement
What You'll Bring:
- A Level 3 NVQ in Plumbing
- Gas competency
- An IQA & Assessors Award or a willingness to work towards one
- Industry experience within Plumbing & Heating Engineering
- Strong practical skills and up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and regulations
- Experience supporting or mentoring others, either in the workplace or education
- A teaching qualification is welcomed but if you don't have one yet, we'll support you to achieve it while you work
Why Become a Lecturer?
- Make a real difference and enjoy a healthier work-life balance
- A stable and respected career in education
- The opportunity to shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople
- A meaningful role where confidence, competence, and careers are built step by step
- Help learners build the skills that keep homes running and communities thriving.
Inspire skills. Build futures. Teach Plumbing & Heating.
If you're ready to take on a fulfilling and hands-on role in education, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 28/9/26
Please note: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document. Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Safer Recruitment: Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children's barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates. We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.
Closing date: 28th September 2026
Shortlist date: 29th September 2026
Interview date: TBC
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