Electrical Installation Course Leader - Full time (Part Time considered), Permanent

Electrical Installation Course Leader (Tutor)
Full time: 37 hours per week (Part Time considered)
Location: The Stephen Burke Construction Academy, Swadlincote
Salary: Up to £36,590 per annum (pro rata for fractional posts)

£4,500 ‘Golden Hello’ staged over 3 years
Bursary up to £1,800 per year (qualification level dependent)

PLUS, sponsorship for completion of education and industry qualifications including but not limited to:

• Level 3-5 Education & Teaching
• Level 3 TAQA Assessor Qualification
• Level 4 TAQA Internal Quality Assurance Qualification
• Level 4 HNC in Construction /Civil Engineering

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Electrical Installation Course Leader to join our growing Construction Academy.

You will bring current industry experience and a passion for your trade, helping to deliver high quality teaching within our purpose-built Construction Academy and Green Skills Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of electricians while supporting the development of skills aligned to the future of sustainable construction.

As part of our enthusiastic and successful Construction team you will bring both industry experience and a fresh teaching style to the department, engaging our learners from day one. Additional development and delivery of specialist industry related courses may also be required.

Whether you’re already teaching or considering a move from industry into education, we welcome individuals with strong electrical expertise who are enthusiastic about developing others.

You will hold relevant qualifications in your subject area. A teaching qualification is desirable for this post or a willingness to work towards the qualifications stated above.

You should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

If you are viewing the advert via a 3rd party job board please visit www.bsdc.ac.uk/work-for-us/vacancies for the full job advert and job description, for more information please contact human.resources@bsdc.ac.uk

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
• Discounted health cash plan
• BHN Extras discount scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Thursday 6th August 2026. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.