Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Benefits: 44 days annual leave + bank holidays, teachers pension (28.68% employer contribution)
Location: Northamptonshire
Are you an experienced plumber ready to pass on your skills to the next generation?
A well-regarded and welcoming college based on a beautiful rural campus in Northampton is looking for a Plumbing Lecturer to join their construction team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone from industry who wants to move into teaching, with full support and training provided to help you make the transition.
Whether you already have teaching experience or are completely new to education, the college is committed to supporting your development and will fully fund your teaching qualification.
The Role
You will be teaching and supporting full-time and part-time students studying Plumbing and Heating qualifications from Levels 1–3. The role combines practical workshop delivery with classroom-based learning, helping learners develop the skills and confidence needed for the industry.
What You'll Need
A minimum Level 3 qualification in Plumbing and Heating or a related discipline
Industry experience within plumbing
A passion for developing future tradespeople
Strong communication and organisational skills Teaching experience is not essential — full training and ongoing support will be provided.
What’s on Offer?
Salary up to £45,000 per annum
44 days annual leave
Teachers’ Pension Scheme with an excellent 28.68% employer contribution
Fully funded teaching qualification
Extensive training and development opportunities
Supportive and experienced teaching team
A scenic rural campus environment with excellent facilities
This is an ideal opportunity for a plumber looking for better work-life balance, long-term career progression, and the chance to make a genuine impact on learners entering the trade.
Next steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
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Salary description
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per year