The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Salary: up to £49,294 per annum
Hours per week: 37
Weeks per annum: 52
Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours
Location: Abingdon
Contract type: Permanent
Expected Start Date: August 2026
Due to continued growth within our Electrical Installation provision and the introduction of our Foundation Level 2 Construction: Essential in Design and Planning programme, we are seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Lecturer in Electrical Installation to join our successful Construction Trades team from September.
This exciting new role offers the opportunity to inspire future electricians and construction professionals while delivering outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across Electrical Installation and T Level programmes. You will play a key role in ensuring excellent student achievement, progression and career outcomes, helping learners develop the skills, confidence and industry knowledge needed for apprenticeships and employment.
About the Role
As a Lecturer, you will deliver engaging and inspirational learning experiences that motivate students to achieve their full potential. You will plan, deliver, assess and evaluate high-quality learning opportunities while supporting learners to develop the technical, employability and personal skills required by industry.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across Electrical Installation programmes.
- Support the delivery of Foundation Level 2 Construction: Essential in Design and Planning.
- Prepare engaging learning resources and practical activities.
- Monitor student progress and provide high-quality feedback to support achievement.
- Support students to develop employability, English and maths skills.
- Act as a tutor, providing guidance and support to help learners achieve their career goals.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, employers and industry partners to enhance student opportunities.
- Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement and departmental objectives.
- Ensure learners have a clear pathway into apprenticeships, further study and employment.
About You:
You will be passionate about your trade, committed to learner success and eager to share your skills and knowledge with the next generation.
Essential Requirements:
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NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant electrical installation or construction discipline.
- Experience working within the electrical installation or wider construction industry.
- Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
- Excellent communication and teaching skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and learner success.
- Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent.
Desirable:
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Assessor and/or Verifier qualifications.
- Experience teaching within a post-16 environment.
- Experience delivering T Levels or vocational qualifications.
- Strong employer and industry links.
Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.
Any successful candidates will be required to complete a structured training pathway, unless they already hold the relevant qualifications. This includes a two-week teacher induction (must be completed within probation), followed by the Award in Education and Training (AET) including Assessor is required, and then the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) apprenticeship. Completion of this structured learning programme is expected within 3 years. Furthermore, there is the option to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS).
AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.
Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the ‘News’ and ‘Images’ tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College’s reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.
