Electrical Installation Course Leader
Burton and South Derbyshire College, 21 Tetron Point, William Nadin Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 OBB14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Electrics
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours a week . Monday-Thursday 08:30-16:55, Friday 08:30-16:50
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £28,870-£36,590 plus a £4,500 'Golden Hello' staged over 3 years
Additional allowances
Bursary up to £1,800 per year (qualification level dependent)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Installation Course Leader to join our growing Construction Academy.
You will bring current industry experience and a passion for your trade, helping to deliver high quality teaching within our purpose-built Construction Academy and Green Skills Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of electricians while supporting the development of skills aligned to the future of sustainable construction.
As part of our enthusiastic and successful Construction team you will bring both industry experience and a fresh teaching style to the department, engaging our learners from day one. Additional development and delivery of specialist industry related courses may also be required.
Whether you’re already teaching or considering a move from industry into education, we welcome individuals with strong electrical expertise who are enthusiastic about developing others.
You will hold relevant qualifications in your subject area. A teaching qualification is desirable for this post or a willingness to work towards the qualifications stated above.
You should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.
What the college offers its staff
For this role we offer sponsorship for completion of education and industry qualifications including but not limited to:
- Level 3-5 Education & Teaching
- Level 3 TAQA Assessor Qualification
- Level 4 TAQA Internal Quality Assurance Qualification
- Level 4 HNC in Construction /Civil Engineering
We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:
- Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
- Generous holiday plans
- Free Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working policies
- Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
- On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free annual eye tests
- Access to our onsite gym
- Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
- Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
- Discounted health cash plan
- BHN Extras discount scheme
Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Burton and South Derbyshire College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@bsdc.ac.uk
From school leavers to local employees, we’ve got something for every learner. We offer a wide range of full and part time courses, from basic entry level programmes, right through to degree level qualifications.
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We are proud to be a corporate member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, a mark of excellence which recognises quality in the areas of governance, leadership, professional development, teaching practice and community impact. We provide our students with the technical skills they need for a successful career, as well as the softer skills that employers are looking through our Skills Promise. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
We’re committed to providing a vibrant and outstanding learning experience, helping you to realise your aspirations. We’re passionate about preparing learners for successful careers and have ambitious plans for our – and your - future.
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