Lecturer in Plumbing

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Plumbing Excellence!

Are you a passionate and experienced professional in the Plumbing industry? Do you have a desire to inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople? Blackpool and the Fylde College (B&FC) is looking for a dynamic Lecturer in Plumbing to join our outstanding team and help shape the future of vocational education!

The Role

As a Lecturer in Plumbing at B&FC, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, engaging education to our students. You’ll be involved in designing and delivering an innovative curriculum, assessing student performance, and providing targeted support to help learners achieve their potential. Your role will be key to ensuring our students gain both practical skills and theoretical knowledge to thrive in the plumbing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality teaching and assessment to Plumbing students.
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovative teaching methods.
• Monitor and support student progress, offering guidance for success.
• Participate in student recruitment, Open Days, and other promotional events.
• Stay updated with industry trends and educational technologies to enhance learning.

Why Join Us?

At B&FC, you'll be joining a college renowned for its commitment to excellence in technical and vocational education. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. You will have the opportunity to:

• Shape the careers of future plumbing professionals and make a meaningful impact on their lives.
• Work in a vibrant academic community where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• Engage in professional development, research, and collaborative opportunities that enhance both your career and our students’ learning experiences.

About You

You’ll have industry expertise in Plumbing and a desire to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of tradespeople. Experience in teaching is ideal, but if you’re a passionate professional ready to make a career shift into education, we’ll provide the support and training you need.

Apply Today!

Take the next step in your career and help inspire the workforce of the future. Apply now and become part of the Blackpool and the Fylde College community!

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Rewards and Benefits

• Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 19.3% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
• Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Occupational Health
• FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
• FREE eye tests
• Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
• FREE healthy breakfast
• Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
• Health and beauty salon
• Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks

B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process

B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here

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