Lecturer & Programme Lead - Plumbing

Lecturer & Programme Lead – Plumbing

Sunderland College | Full Time | Permanent

Salary: £31,375 - £40,912 per annum

The Supply Register is delighted to be working in partnership with Education Partnership North East (EPNE) to recruit two Lecturer & Programme Leads in Plumbing for Sunderland College's outstanding Construction department.

If you're an experienced plumber looking for a new challenge where you can pass on your skills and inspire the next generation, this could be the perfect opportunity. No previous teaching experience is required—full training and support to gain your teaching qualification will be provided.

Why Join EPNE?

Join one of the UK's leading college groups:

⭐ Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
⭐ Selected by the Department for Education as one of only 10 Construction Technical Excellence Colleges (CTECs) in England
⭐ Brand-new HICSA campus, opened in 2025
⭐ Small class sizes (typically fewer than 20 learners)
⭐ Supportive team with excellent CPD and mentoring

The Role

You'll deliver engaging practical and classroom-based teaching while leading your programme area and supporting learners throughout their journey.

Responsibilities include:

Delivering Plumbing programmes to Further Education students
Supporting learner achievement, attendance and progression
Planning engaging lessons and practical workshops
Contributing to curriculum development and quality assurance
Building positive relationships with employers and industry partners

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Level 3 Plumbing qualification
Minimum of three years' hands-on Plumbing experience
Level 2 Maths and English
A passion for supporting and developing young people
A teaching qualification is not essential. If you don't already hold one, EPNE will fully support you in achieving your Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.

An Enhanced DBS will be completed if required.

Benefits

Salary £31,375 - £40,912
Permanent, full-time (37 hours)
48 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Teachers' Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contribution)
MyLifestyle employee discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Optional dental plan
Eye care vouchers
On-site parking
If you're ready to use your industry experience to shape future tradespeople, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through The Supply Register