Lecturer & Programme Lead - Plumbing
Posted 12 hours 36 minutes ago by The Supply Register Ltd
Salary: £31,375 - £40,912 per annum
The Supply Register is delighted to be working in partnership with Education Partnership North East (EPNE) to recruit two Lecturer & Programme Leads in Plumbing for Sunderland College's outstanding Construction department.
If you're an experienced plumber looking for a new challenge where you can pass on your skills and inspire the next generation, this could be the perfect opportunity. No previous teaching experience is required-full training and support to gain your teaching qualification will be provided.
Why Join EPNE?Join one of the UK's leading college groups:
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
- Selected by the Department for Education as one of only 10 Construction Technical Excellence Colleges (CTECs) in England
- Brand-new HICSA campus, opened in 2025
- Small class sizes (typically fewer than 20 learners)
- Supportive team with excellent CPD and mentoring
You'll deliver engaging practical and classroom-based teaching while leading your programme area and supporting learners throughout their journey.
Responsibilities include:
- Delivering Plumbing programmes to Further Education students
- Supporting learner achievement, attendance and progression
- Planning engaging lessons and practical workshops
- Contributing to curriculum development and quality assurance
- Building positive relationships with employers and industry partners
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
- Level 3 Plumbing qualification
- Minimum of three years' hands-on Plumbing experience
- Level 2 Maths and English
- A passion for supporting and developing young people
A teaching qualification is not essential. If you don't already hold one, EPNE will fully support you in achieving your Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.
An Enhanced DBS will be completed if required.
Benefits- Salary £31,375 - £40,912
- Permanent, full-time (37 hours)
- 48 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Teachers' Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contribution)
- MyLifestyle employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Optional dental plan
- Eye care vouchers
- On-site parking
If you're ready to use your industry experience to shape future tradespeople, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today through The Supply Register.