Lecturer – Building Services Engineering – HVRAC Commercial and Industrial Installation, Service & Maintenance (Electrical Installation) in Glasgow

The post holder will support excellence in learning through the preparation and delivery of high quality learning, teaching and assessment materials and by supporting learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and Assessment
• Curriculum Development
• Quality and Standards
• Student Support
• Continuing Professional Development

It is mandatory for new entrants who do not possess the Teaching Qualification in Further Education (TQFE) or equivalent to complete the:

• Teaching Essentials Programme within the first 6 months of their employment;
• Professional Development Award within 12 to 18 months; and
• TQFE thereafter in due course.

This post will have a teaching remit at an agreed number of class contact hours.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The successful candidate would be asked to work with a team to deliver and support students on the SQA SVQ Level 3 (Commercial and Industrial) Installation, Service & Maintenance and Commissioning of Building Engineering Services (Heating, Ventilation, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, HVRAC) Courses. The post will involve the successful candidate contributing the Electrical Engineering content of the BSE HVRAC curriculum within the Faculty.

Applicants should preferably hold a qualification in Electrical Engineering or BSE Service & Maintenance, the minimum of an SVQ Level 3 & 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671) or have a time served apprenticeship in Building Services Engineering (HVRAC) with an Electrical bias including demonstrable practical industry experience. The post holder will be educated to SCQF Level 8; or have significant relevant experience in the specialist area as an alternative to formal qualifications; or an appropriate vocational alternative, a recognised teaching qualification and evidence of Continuous Professional Development and ideally have experience carrying out/delivering formal and/or informal training within the sector of industry.

Knowledge:

• Demonstrable knowledge of Further Education in Scotland
• National priorities for education
• The skills priorities locally

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to provide engaging, inclusive and high quality learning and assessment opportunities that meet diverse learning needs
• Contribute to the development of curriculum delivery
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to initiate innovation and promote change
• Ability to plan effective and responsive curriculum
• Ability to undertake partnership work and raise the College’s profile externally

Experience:

• Electrical experience in the building services field is essential
• Ability to provide flexible and innovative approaches to the delivery of the curriculum, including the use of new learning technologies
• Possess effective ICT skills and an understanding of the role of online learning
• Previous experience of individual or group guidance/supervision in a formal or informal setting
• Relevant industrial or practitioner experience in appropriate discipline
• Teaching in a post compulsory education setting and of assessment and moderation in the context of SQA and the National Curriculum

Benefits

Why work at Glasgow Kelvin:

• Access to a generous Pension Scheme.
• A professional development review process – continuous professional and personal development.
• Professional and personal development for all staff – we offer an extensive range of staff development opportunities and events to support you in your role, help you reach your full potential and plan for your future.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Mileage Allowance – reclaimable for travel on College Business
• Employee Assistance Programme - a 24-hour service that supports your health and wellbeing.
• Flexible Working and Family Friendly Policy – Flexible Working, Maternity, Parental, Paternity and Adoption Leave – enhanced entitlements.
• Sick Pay – Enhanced entitlement above the national average.
• Wellbeing – a range of activities to enhance and support your wellbeing, access to sports facilities and fitness activities.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3 March 2026.

About Glasgow Kelvin College: Glasgow Kelvin College seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engages learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and supports their progression to employment or to further study. We play a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and you will have the opportunity help us create progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve. We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.

Roles within the College are subject to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and as such the successful candidate(s) will be required to make an application for membership under the Scheme. At Glasgow Kelvin College, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diverse society we serve. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we actively seek to attract talent from a wide range of backgrounds. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to being an employer of choice by prioritising diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Our inclusive policies and practices ensure that every team member experiences a strong sense of belonging and can thrive both personally and professionally. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview applicants who meet the essential job requirements. Join us at Glasgow Kelvin College and be part of a team that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion. Your unique perspective and experiences are not just welcomed—they are essential to our collective success.