Electrical & Fire/Security Lecturer

Overview

In this role you will teach electrical installation and fire/security topics to apprentices and adult learners, blending practical labs with theory to build industry-ready skills. You will assess progress, support career development, and foster a safe, professional learning environment. You’ll work with colleagues and industry partners to deliver excellent learner outcomes. This role offers the chance to move from industry into education with dedicated support.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching across electrical installation and fire/security programmes
• Support apprentices and adult learners to achieve qualifications and career goals
• Conduct assessments, reviews, and progress tracking
• Develop learners’ technical competence and workplace behaviours
• Promote professionalism, teamwork, communication, and employability skills
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Maintain high health and safety standards in workshops
• Collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to improve learner outcomes

Key requirements

• Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Electrical Installation
• Significant industry experience in electrical installation/building services/related discipline
• Experience or knowledge of fire alarm and/or electronic security systems
• Strong practical skills and up-to-date industry knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Genuine passion for developing others and inspiring the next generation of professionals
• Commitment to inspiring learners in electrical and security professions
• Desirable: Teaching/training/assessing experience
• Desirable: Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one
• Desirable: Assessor and/or Internal QA qualifications
• Desirable: Apprenticeship delivery experience

• Excellent communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Fire alarm systems knowledge
• CCTV systems
• Access control

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