Lecturer in Plumbing

Eastern Education Group Trust, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 1 FTE - Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re seeking a skilled Lecturer in Plumbing to join our team and deliver high-quality instruction in plumbing and building services engineering courses, including gas courses and apprenticeships from Levels 1 to 3. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching both full-time and apprentice students, with a strong understanding of the practical and academic needs of each group.

You must be qualified to at least Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating (or hold an equivalent Advanced Craft qualification) and have experience working with heat pumps. While holding Assessor and Verifier qualifications is desirable, we welcome applicants who are willing to work towards achieving these awards.

In addition to teaching responsibilities, you’ll participate in curriculum planning, assisting course marketing, and maintain strong relationships with students and employers alike. You’ll also contribute to developing new course offerings and provide mentorship to new staff as they integrate into our team.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per annum+ Bank Holidays(pro-rata for part time working
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Eastern Education Group Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/suffolk-academies-trust

Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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