A vocational qualification in Electrical Installation or a closely related area.
Working experience as an electrician.
A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent; these may be completed during the probationary period.
Ability to use IT and learning technologies for teaching.
Right to work in the UK.
An enhanced DBS check is required if appointed.
Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
Ability to travel across college sites.
Flexibility to work beyond standard hours when needed.
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver practical and theory lessons across Levels 1 to 3.
Teach the standards, regulations, and methods that working electricians need to know.
Mark work, provide feedback, and use assessment results to shape teaching.
Act as a Personal Tutor, supporting students through their course and into their next steps.
Contribute to curriculum development, departmental initiatives, and recruitment activities, including Open Evenings, taster sessions, and school liaison.
Keep trade knowledge current as regulations and practice develop.
37 Hours per Week | Full Time | Permanent Teach the next generation of electricians. At Wigan & Leigh College, you'll teach electrical installation across Levels 1 to 3. Your students will be heading into apprenticeships, first jobs in the trade, and the qualifications that get them there.
This role suits someone who's worked as an electrician and can teach what they know. You'll cover practical work and classroom theory, build students' understanding of regulations, materials, and methods, and set the standards they'll be expected to meet on site.
Plan and deliver lessons across Levels 1 to 3, covering practical and theory work.
Teach the standards, regulations, and methods that working electricians have to know.
Mark work, give clear feedback, and use assessment results to shape how you teach.
Act as a Personal Tutor, supporting students through their course and into their next steps.
Contribute to curriculum development, departmental initiatives, and recruitment activities including Open Evenings, taster sessions, and school liaison.
Keep your trade knowledge current as regulations and practice develop.
A vocational qualification in Electrical Installation or a related area.
Working experience as an electrician.
A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one. We'll support you to get there.
GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or equivalent. You can work towards this during your probationary period.
Confident to pick up IT and learning technologies for teaching.
What you're like
Methodical. You teach the regulations and the reasoning behind them.
Patient. You explain things in different ways until they land.
Direct. Students know where they stand and what they need to do.
Connected to the trade. You keep your knowledge current.
Organised. You stay on top of marking, attendance, and admin.
Essentials
A vocational qualification in Electrical Installation or a closely related area.
Right to work in the UK.
You'll need an enhanced DBS check, if you get the job, we'll do this for you.
You're committed to safeguarding and inclusion.
You can travel across our sites.
You're flexible and happy to work beyond standard hours when it's needed.