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 £54,453 per annum depending on qualifications & experience
Hours per week: 37
Weeks per annum: 52
Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours
Location: Horspath Rd, Oxford
Contract type: Permanent
Expected Start Date: August 2026
We are looking for an Electrical & Fire & Security Lecturer to join our expanding team at the Oxford Construction Skills Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and develop the next generation of professionals within the electrical, fire alarm, and security systems industries.
Whether you're currently working in industry or already have experience in education, we'd love to hear from you.
As an Electrical & Fire & Security Lecturer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and practical training to learners across electrical installation and fire/security disciplines. You will support apprentices and adult learners in developing the technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours required to work safely and competently within the construction and building services industries.
Working within both classroom and workshop environments, you will help learners gain the confidence and competence needed to progress into successful careers within the sector.
- Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons across electrical installation and fire/security programmes.
- Teach apprentices and adult learners in classroom, workshop, and simulated industry environments.
- Support learners in developing the technical skills, knowledge, and behaviours required by employers.
- Carry out training, assessment, and progress reviews to ensure learners achieve their full potential.
- Promote key workplace behaviours including punctuality, teamwork, professionalism, and effective communication.
- Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that reflects current industry standards and best practice.
- Ensure all teaching and practical activities are undertaken safely and in compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Collaborate with colleagues and industry partners to maintain high-quality provision and excellent learner outcomes.
Essential:
- Level 3 NVQ/Diploma (or equivalent) in Electrical Installation.
- Significant industry experience within electrical installation, building services, or related sectors.
- Strong practical skills and up-to-date industry knowledge.
- Experience working with, or a sound understanding of, fire alarm and/or electronic security systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A genuine enthusiasm for developing others and sharing professional expertise.
- Passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation of electrical and fire/security professionals.
Desirable:
- Previous teaching, training, coaching, or assessing experience.
- Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
- Assessor and/or Internal Quality Assurance qualifications.
- Experience delivering apprenticeship training.
- Industry qualifications or experience relating to fire detection and alarm systems, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, or other electronic security systems.
Why Work with us:
Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.
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.
