At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach aspiring electricians in hands-on workshops and engaging theory sessions.
- Company: Join Leeds City College, a leading further education institution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension schemes, and funded teaching qualifications.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to professional development.
- Why this job: Transition from industry to teaching with full support and a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification and strong industry experience required.
The predicted salary is between 35449 - 43327 £ per year.
Salary: Commencing at 31,916 with progression to 35,912, plus a market supplement dependant on experience.
About the Role
If you are a qualified Electrician looking for better work-life balance, predictable weekday hours, and a rewarding career, Leeds City College wants to hear from you. No prior teaching experience or qualifications are required. If you bring industry expertise, we will fully fund and support you to achieve your Level 5 Teaching Qualification on the job. Based at our Printworks Campus, you will teach the next generation of electricians in our industry-standard workshops and sustainable tech facilities.
Why Make the Switch?
- Competitive Package: Earning potential up to 41,912 (including base pay and ongoing market allowance).
- Government Incentive: New teachers transitioning from industry can also apply for the DfE Targeted Retention Incentive, offering tax-free bonus payments of up to 6,000 per year.
- Fully Funded Qualifications: We cover the full cost of your teaching credentials while you work.
- Great Hours: Consistent 37-hour working week with regular weekday hours.
What You Will Do
- Deliver engaging practical workshops and theory sessions for Level 2 and Level 3 Electrical Installation students and apprentices.
- Support learners to achieve their qualifications, track their progress, and help them take their next steps into industry or higher-level training.
- Create modern, practical learning materials that reflect real-world industry standards and emerging sustainable technologies.
- Work alongside an experienced team at our Printworks Campus while receiving full support, mentoring, and funded training to develop your teaching expertise.
About You
Essential (What You Bring)
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation (e.g., 2360, 2330, 2357, or 5357).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or a commitment to achieve this shortly after starting).
- Strong practical industry experience and a passion for sharing your trade knowledge with others.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and support learners.
Desirable (We Will Fund & Support You to Achieve)
- Teaching Qualification (e.g., Level 5 Cert Ed / PGCE) - we will fully cover costs and give you time to complete this on the job.
- Inspection & Testing qualifications (2391 / 2394 / 2395).
- Assessor Awards (CAVA) or Internal Quality Assurance (IQA L4).
- Previous experience managing group progression or mentoring apprentices.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
- Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays; Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays.
- Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, Peoples Pension Scheme.
- CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
- Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
- Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City Colleges values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does. We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly. We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies. We shall not be liable for any fee/commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.
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