Lecturer in Plumbing and Gas in Stoke-on-Trent

There has never been a better time to join our Green Technology Team! We are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready; Future Ready. Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.

Our success is built on ‘One Team’ - a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community. Our success is through Our People!

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Lecturer in Plumbing & Gas to join our exceptionally busy and professional Green Technology team. If you’re passionate about developing the next generation of skilled plumbing and gas engineers, committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning, and able to bring current industry knowledge into the classroom and workshop, this role could be for you!

You’ll have relevant industry experience in Plumbing and Gas, together with a recognised vocational qualification at Level 3 or above. Current or previous Gas qualifications and a teaching qualification are desirable; however, support and development will be provided for candidates looking to take their first step into education.

If you’re an enthusiastic, positive and skilled Plumbing and Gas professional, we look forward to hearing from you. Your passion and enthusiasm will be underpinned by the experience, skills and understanding you bring, including strong practical trade expertise, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to learner achievement and progression, effective organisational abilities, and a collaborative approach that supports our One Team culture.

We offer a fantastic competitive reward package, including:

• Enhanced Leave Policies including 39 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly Policies, including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright, Modern Facilities, buildings and learning resources
• A competitive Pension Scheme
• On-site restaurant facilities and Free Breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
• Free on-site parking

Curious About The Role? You are invited to contact Tim Johnson, Head of Learning- Green Technology at tjohn1sc@stokecoll.ac.uk.

Please note: In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this vacancy will be closed. Early applications are advised. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if the candidate is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Commitment: At Stoke on Trent College, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We are proud to hold the Investors in Diversity Silver Award, recognising our commitment to embedding the FREDIE principles of Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement across everything we do. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long-term health conditions. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey, ensuring equal access to opportunities and support for all.

Our commitment to inclusion is supported by a range of initiatives that promote wellbeing, belonging and equality, including the Menopause Workplace Pledge, Proud Stoke Space Inclusion Pledge and our network of Domestic Abuse Workplace Champions. We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. We recruit based on skills, potential and values, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our College, enriches our culture and helps us better serve our students and communities.

Our Safeguarding Commitment: Stoke on Trent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, candidates are encouraged to review our Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and Disclosure and Barring Service Policy (including Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders) which can be found on our College Website. This teaching role is subject to the College’s Learner Safeguarding, Adults at Risk and Child Protection Policy and requires a strong commitment to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

This position involves regular and sustained contact with students under the age of 18 within an educational establishment and is classed as regulated activity with children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a children’s barred list check, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The College may consider carrying out online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).