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Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference. At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and strengthen communities. As one of the region’s leading providers of education and skills training, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive and forward-thinking working environment where staff can thrive. We are committed to championing diversity and inspiring individuals from all backgrounds to succeed across a wide range of sectors. Are you already a teacher, or a qualified electrician ready to take the next step in your career? If you have strong industry experience and a passion for helping others develop, this is your chance to step out of the day-to-day of the trade and into a rewarding role where you’ll shape the electricians of the future. We’re looking for passionate, knowledgeable professionals to join our Mechanical and Electrical Services team. For those new to teaching, full training and support will be provided to help you develop your teaching qualifications while you work. This role gives you the opportunity to use your real-world trade experience to make a lasting impact, while developing a fulfilling new career in education.
Job Responsibility:
Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in Electrical Installation
Mark learner work, design assessments and create engaging learning materials
Monitor learner standards in line with awarding body requirements and collaborate with the Assistant Area Head to ensure an outstanding learner experience
Use e-portfolios to track learner progress and maintain accurate digital records
Provide academic and pastoral support through Individual Learning Plans and work closely with apprentices throughout their training and assessment
Manage and administer allocated units, ensuring all programme requirements are fully met for a range of learner groups
Support the Assistant Area Head in delivering Electrical Installation standards
Promote Electrical Installation courses through school liaison, open evenings and marketing events
Engage with employers to organise high-quality work experience, industry talks, live projects and enrichment opportunities
Contribute to quality monitoring, action planning and continuous improvement within the team
Mentor colleagues where appropriate and take part in evaluation processes and reporting
Requirements:
Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification (or equivalent), including NVQ and AM2
Relevant teaching qualification, or willingness to complete one within 3 years of employment (or 3 years from the first available course)
Assessor Award (TAQA) or willingness to achieve in post
Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Level 4 Award or willingness to achieve in post
Substantial hands-on experience as a practising electrician
Strong grounding in the electrical trade with proven, real-world expertise