Lecturer/Trainee Lecturer - Electrical Installations

Role: Lecturer/Trainee Lecturer – Electrical Installations

Location: Tresham College – Corby and Wellingborough Campuses

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. Note – Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have theRight to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Lecturer/Trainee Lecturer in Electrical Installations to join our Construction department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Curriculum Leadership & Delivery – Plan, develop and deliver a relevant, up‑to‑date curriculum across Electrical Installation, Building Services and Gas, ensuring strong progression and employability outcomes for learners.
• Teaching, Learning & Assessment – Deliver engaging, practical and differentiated teaching, assess learner performance accurately, provide constructive feedback and maintain high standards in line with awarding body requirements.
• Learner Management & Support – Monitor attendance, progress and behaviour, provide pastoral support, manage conduct appropriately and ensure learners remain safe, motivated and supported throughout their studies.
• Quality, Compliance & Administration – Maintain accurate records, complete administrative duties, contribute to course development and quality improvement, liaise with awarding bodies and comply with college procedures and funding requirements.
• Professional Practice & Safeguarding – Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity and health & safety standards, engage in continuous professional development, collaborate with colleagues and represent the College professionally in all activities.

About you:

• Qualifications & Professional Development – Hold a Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installations (or equivalent), GCSE English and maths (or willingness to achieve Level 2), with commitment to gaining teaching, TAQA and Cert‑Ed qualifications.
• Industry Expertise & Technical Knowledge – Up‑to‑date vocational skills and industry experience in electrical installations, with strong knowledge of current technologies, quality assurance systems and health & safety practice.
• Teaching, Delivery & Learner Engagement – Ability to teach across learner levels and related vocational areas, using varied teaching approaches to motivate, inspire and support learner success.
• Professional Skills & Teamwork – Strong communication, organisation and time‑management skills, a reflective practitioner, committed team player and motivated by positive learner outcomes.
• Values, Safeguarding & Flexibility – Committed to continuous professional development, safeguarding, professional boundaries and health & safety, with a flexible approach to work patterns and willingness to work across College locations.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.

Interviews to be held: 11 May 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisationalVISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Tresham College

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings.  Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.