Lecturer in Plumbing - Fixed term until 31st July 2026

Lecturer in Plumbing - Fixed term until 31st July 2026 Job Title Lecturer in Plumbing - Fixed term until 31st July 2026 Closing Date 19/03/:59 Pay Up to £39,725 depending on experience and qualifications Hours 37 Hours x 52 Weeks Type Full Time

Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants. We would therefore advise interested candidates to apply promptly.

Please note: this vacancy is fixed term until 31 st July 2026

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

To become a Plumbing Lecturer in our Construction department, we need someone who is committed, adaptable and passionate about sharing their skills and experience in Further Education.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

We have a variety of students from the surrounding area, we are a welcoming and inclusive community that champions diversity and equality across our college.

Our departments collaborate to establish and uphold the inclusive HoW culture, we keep this in mind as we manage interactions with the public, fellow employees, and nearby schools.

This position is based at our Worcester campus, all applicants must be prepared to travel to our other campuses or surrounding areas as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• To teach across a range of programmes in Plumbing and associated areas.
• To develop further courses in Plumbing and associated areas.
• To take an active part in the recruitment of learners providing appropriate advice and guidance.
• To deliver high quality teaching and learning by:
  • Providing students with a planned learning and assessment experience.
  • Effectively managing and monitoring the learning process.
  • Proving regular assessment opportunities.
  • Providing timely and constructive feedback.
  • Guiding and supporting learners to achieve their learning goals.
• To support, and where appropriate, contextualise and/or 'signpost' Functional Skills in the curriculum.
• To actively develop and use new technology in teaching, learning and assessment.
• To provide assignment and assessment material appropriate to each specific programme.
• To ensure effective co ordination of curriculum in the study centres.
• To produce schemes of work, lesson plans, individual learning plans and assessment schedules etc. appropriate to the curriculum area.
• To evaluate and assess (formative and summative) the work of learners in relation to the curriculum criteria and provide timely constructive and helpful learner feedback.
• To attend curriculum meetings and to contribute to the continual quality improvement mechanisms (e.g., maintenance of course files, timely updating of e ILPs on ProMonitor).
• To keep accurate and effective systems of administration which support the student and College needs, including management and maintenance of learner ILPs, progress and performance records.
• Where appropriate, liaison with other departments (e.g., Exams and MIS).
• To ensure safe working practices across the programme area.

ABOUT US.

Heart of Worcestershire College, the county's largest further education institution, offers a diverse range of academic, vocational, and community courses throughout its campuses. Ofsted has given us a GOOD rating. In all we do, our principles of diversity, integrity, partnership, and trust come through, enabling us to offer timely and knowledgeable services both within and outside of our immediate neighbourhood. By 2030, we also intend to be 90% green!

Our goal is to advance, innovate, and inspire. We're looking for people who want to come along for the journey because our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
• Regular Continuing Professional Development
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications and enhance professional development through our Awards process
• Agile and Flexible working (Dependent upon role)
• Employee discounts & benefits package including high street and travel discounts
• Fantastic progression opportunities
• A mentor to support you in your new role
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (Certain Campuses only)
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

TARGETED RETENTION INCENTIVE PAYMENTS FOR FE TEACHERS

If successful and you do deliver courses in the following eligible subjects:

• Building And Construction
• Computing, Including Digital and ICT
• Early Years
• Engineering And Manufacturing, Including Transport Engineering and Electronics
• Maths
• Physics

You could be financially rewarded as a part of the targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers scheme.

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

Every person we hire has a different mix of experiences, cultures, and identities, as well as a unique background and physical make up. Together, we strengthen HoW.

The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised.

We want you to know that HoW is an equal opportunity employer as you are probably applying for or considering applying for a job with us if you are reading this. This College expects everyone to share its commitment to promoting and protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults' welfare and equality of opportunity.

For us, this means that we always work to be as inclusive as possible in all areas of employment and that we will not allow any form of discrimination.

BIT MORE INFO.

All successful applicants will be required to complete and pay for a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Along with online verification to ensure the safety of our pupils.

Closing date for this post is: 19th March 2026

For further information on the role, please contact our HR Department on or .

If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.

Job Description

AIM AND PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of the role is: To be responsible for flexible and proactive delivery of an agreed teaching programme in Plumbing and other related areas. In addition to teaching, to undertake a range of administrative and developmental duties that contributes to improving standards and achievements and the learner experience.

KEY ROLES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To teach across a range of programmes in Plumbing and associated areas.
• To develop further courses in Plumbing and associated areas.
• To take an active part in the recruitment of learners providing appropriate advice and guidance.
• To deliver high quality teaching and learning by:
  • Providing students with a planned learning and assessment experience.
  • Effectively managing and monitoring the learning process.
  • Proving regular assessment opportunities.
  • Providing timely and constructive feedback; and
  • Guiding and supporting learners to achieve their learning goals.
• To support, and where appropriate, contextualise and/or 'signpost' Functional Skills in the curriculum.
• To actively develop and use new technology in teaching, learning and assessment.
• To provide assignment and assessment material appropriate to each specific programme.
• To ensure effective co ordination of curriculum in the study centres.
• To produce schemes of work, lesson plans, individual learning plans and assessment schedules etc. appropriate to the curriculum area.
• To evaluate and assess (formative and summative) the work of learners in relation to the curriculum criteria and provide timely constructive and helpful learner feedback.
• To attend curriculum meetings and to contribute to the continual quality improvement mechanisms (e.g., maintenance of course files, timely updating of e ILPs on ProMonitor).
• To keep accurate and effective systems of administration which support the student and College needs, including management and maintenance of learner ILPs, progress and performance records.
• Where appropriate, liaison with other departments (e.g., Exams and MIS).
• To ensure safe working practices across the programme area.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To commit to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• To participate in the College's Performance Management Scheme and attend such training events as are necessary to enable him/her to carry out the duties of the job description.
• To continually improve teaching, learning and assessment through proactive CPD and sharing best practice.
• To actively participate in the College's Quality System, including quality improvement strategies and initiatives.
• To undertake such other duties as may be assigned commensurate with the grade and purpose of the post.
• To take reasonable care for the health and safety of him/her and for others affected by his/her work.
• To actively support College Safeguarding . click apply for full job details