Pipefitting Lecturer in Redcar

Redcar and Cleveland College is a vibrant, forward-facing college recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted. We are proud to deliver the highest standards of education, offering a full range of vocational courses, higher education, apprenticeships and commercial training for young people, adults, and local employers. As a valued part of our community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to realise their full potential.

We are part of the Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit. Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and to the Group’s vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond’. Join us in shaping the future - we are looking for individuals who are ready to inspire, achieve and share our commitment to delivering outstanding education.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pipefitting Lecturer to join our Government Funded Team reporting to our Curriculum Manager. As a Pipefitting Lecturer with Redcar and Cleveland College, you will be responsible for coordinating the course delivery, student retention, achievement and success rates whilst working with the wider team to ensure that teaching, learning and assessment is consistent and of high quality.

The ideal candidate will be a time-served engineer with excellent organisation, IT and problem-solving skills. We welcome applicants with a ‘can do’ attitude who are willing to learn and develop. Applicants should be qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in a relevant vocational qualification.

We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Career Change Opportunity – Train to Teach

Are you an experienced pipefitting professional looking for a rewarding new challenge? We know the value that industry professionals bring to education and are keen to support talented individuals to make the transition into teaching. Through the Taking Teaching Further programme, the successful candidate may have the opportunity to gain a recognised teaching qualification while working in a paid lecturer role, subject to programme eligibility and funding availability. The programme provides structured support, mentoring and professional development to help industry specialists build a successful career in Further Education.

This is a fantastic opportunity to share your expertise, inspire the next generation of pipefitters and engineering professionals and develop a rewarding career with an Outstanding college group. Eligibility criteria apply and support is subject to the requirements of the Taking Teaching Further programme.

Why Join Us?

• Generous annual leave entitlement (43-50 days per annum, depending on role).
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas.
• Free on-site parking.
• Pro-Hybrid working employer.
• Teachers Pension Scheme with 28.68% Employer Contribution.
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme.
• Career development opportunities for progression.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year).
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site).
• Staff Discounts Package - Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and much more.
• Better Health at Work Scheme – Etc. has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work Award.
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave).
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available.
• Bike2Work Scheme.

Schedule

Monday-Friday Flexible lunch breaks. Rather not work the normal 9 - 5? If you have a working pattern that you would prefer, please discuss this with us and we might be able to support.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight Monday 31 August 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS. If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer. Safeguarding is also a priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff.