Electrical Installation Instructor
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.42 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnsley College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REC2256 |
Summary
Electrical Installation Instructor
Department: Engineering
Hourly Rate: £16.42 per hour
Contract Type: Variable hours
Reference: REC2256 | Closing Date: Tuesday, 30th September 2025
Variable Hours
This role is offered on a Variable Hours contract for services, giving you the flexibility to choose whether to accept work offered to you. We’ll provide an approximate number of hours you may asked to work, however there is no obligation for work to be offered, and there’s no obligation for you to accept the work offered.
The Opportunity
You will use your skills and industry knowledge to support the development of the next generation of electricians. You will deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across a range of programmes, from full-time students to apprentices, ensuring that learners are equipped with the technical expertise and confidence they need to succeed in their chosen career. Your practical experience will allow you to bring lessons to life, combining theory with hands-on training that reflects current industry practice.
You will be part of a welcoming and committed Engineering team where your passion for the electrical trade will make a real difference to our learners’ experiences. Whether you are working in the workshop, teaching in the classroom or visiting learners in the workplace, you will play an important part in helping them achieve their goals.
You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess progress and provide constructive feedback that supports individual development. You will adapt your approach to meet the needs of different learners, ensuring that they gain not only the technical knowledge but also the professional behaviours required in the electrical industry. Alongside this, you will maintain accurate records and keep up to date with awarding body requirements, industry standards and health and safety legislation.
Collaboration will also be central to your role, as you work closely with colleagues and employers to deliver an excellent learning experience. Through your guidance and support, you will help learners progress successfully into employment or further study, making a meaningful contribution to both their future and the wider industry.
About You
You are a candidate who combines strong technical expertise in Electrical Installation with a genuine commitment to teaching and developing learners. You have hands-on industry experience across a range of electrical installation settings and can translate that experience into engaging, practical teaching.
You are confident in delivering lessons to learners at different levels, from beginners to more advanced apprentices, and can assess and support their progress effectively. You are adaptable, able to tailor your teaching methods and resources to meet the varying needs and abilities of your learners.
You are organised and professional, able to maintain accurate records, plan lessons, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and awarding body standards. You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work closely with learners, colleagues, and employers to provide a positive and supportive learning experience.
You have a passion for the electrical trade and a desire to inspire others, along with a commitment to continuous professional development. This ensures you can provide learners with the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to progress successfully into their careers.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• Relevant Level 3 qualification
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification) or willingness to work towards
• Level 4 Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
• Relevant experience in Electrical Installations
• Experience in mentoring or delivering practical training in the Electrical industry.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 30th September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
Department: Engineering
Hourly Rate: £16.42 per hour
Contract Type: Variable hours
Reference: REC2256 | Closing Date: Tuesday, 30th September 2025
Variable Hours
This role is offered on a Variable Hours contract for services, giving you the flexibility to choose whether to accept work offered to you. We’ll provide an approximate number of hours you may asked to work, however there is no obligation for work to be offered, and there’s no obligation for you to accept the work offered.
The Opportunity
You will use your skills and industry knowledge to support the development of the next generation of electricians. You will deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across a range of programmes, from full-time students to apprentices, ensuring that learners are equipped with the technical expertise and confidence they need to succeed in their chosen career. Your practical experience will allow you to bring lessons to life, combining theory with hands-on training that reflects current industry practice.
You will be part of a welcoming and committed Engineering team where your passion for the electrical trade will make a real difference to our learners’ experiences. Whether you are working in the workshop, teaching in the classroom or visiting learners in the workplace, you will play an important part in helping them achieve their goals.
You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, assess progress and provide constructive feedback that supports individual development. You will adapt your approach to meet the needs of different learners, ensuring that they gain not only the technical knowledge but also the professional behaviours required in the electrical industry. Alongside this, you will maintain accurate records and keep up to date with awarding body requirements, industry standards and health and safety legislation.
Collaboration will also be central to your role, as you work closely with colleagues and employers to deliver an excellent learning experience. Through your guidance and support, you will help learners progress successfully into employment or further study, making a meaningful contribution to both their future and the wider industry.
About You
You are a candidate who combines strong technical expertise in Electrical Installation with a genuine commitment to teaching and developing learners. You have hands-on industry experience across a range of electrical installation settings and can translate that experience into engaging, practical teaching.
You are confident in delivering lessons to learners at different levels, from beginners to more advanced apprentices, and can assess and support their progress effectively. You are adaptable, able to tailor your teaching methods and resources to meet the varying needs and abilities of your learners.
You are organised and professional, able to maintain accurate records, plan lessons, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and awarding body standards. You have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to work closely with learners, colleagues, and employers to provide a positive and supportive learning experience.
You have a passion for the electrical trade and a desire to inspire others, along with a commitment to continuous professional development. This ensures you can provide learners with the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to progress successfully into their careers.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
• Relevant Level 3 qualification
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification) or willingness to work towards
• Level 4 Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
• Relevant experience in Electrical Installations
• Experience in mentoring or delivering practical training in the Electrical industry.
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 30th September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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