Practical Instructor - Electrical Installations

Bedford ESOL; Corby, Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Corby is looking for a Practical Instructor in Electrical Installations. The role involves managing workshops, delivering practical teaching sessions, and ensuring student progress in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a Level 3 Electrical Diploma and a strong commitment to student development. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and requires the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Electrical Diploma or equivalent required.
• GCSE English & Maths needed.
• Willingness to achieve First Aid and teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage workshop facilities and maintain equipment.
• Plan and deliver practical sessions tailored to student needs.
• Monitor attendance and progress of students.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Industry Expertise

Qualified in Electrical Diploma

Professional Standards

Flexibility & Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Electrical Diploma (2365-03/8202-30 or equivalent)

GCSE English & Maths (A-C) or Level 2

Job description

Practical Instructor - Electrical Installations at The Bedford College Group

Expires: 08/12/2025

Budgeted Salary: Between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum (DOE and Qualifications)

Location: Tresham College – Corby and/or Wellingborough Campuses

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Right to Work in the UK: This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Practical Instructor in Electrical Installations to join our Building Services department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Practical Instructor, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Workshop Management – Maintain workshop facilities, ensuring tools, machines, and materials are secure, serviceable, and meet health & safety standards for an excellent student experience.
• Teaching & Learning – Plan, deliver, and assess practical sessions and life skills education, creating engaging, inclusive learning opportunities tailored to individual needs.
• Student Progress & Behaviour – Monitor attendance, behaviour, and achievement; set clear objectives, provide feedback, and implement interventions to support success.
• Curriculum & Quality – Prepare schemes of work, resources, and assessments; contribute to course development, quality improvement, and compliance with awarding body standards.
• Professional Standards – Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health & safety; engage in CPD, collaborate with colleagues, and support college-wide activities and events.

About you

• Qualifications – Level 3 Electrical Diploma (2365-03/8202-30 or equivalent); GCSE English & Maths (A–C) or Level 2; willingness to achieve First Aid, Level 3 Teaching Award, Level 3 TAQA, and Cert-Ed if not already held.
• Industry Expertise – Up-to-date vocational skills and experience in the electrical industry; knowledge of latest technology and quality assurance systems.
• Teaching Skills – Ability to teach across vocational areas and learner levels using varied approaches; deliver courses through multiple learning modes; motivate and inspire learners.
• Professional Standards – Strong interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to safeguarding, health & safety, and continuous professional development; ability to maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Flexibility & Teamwork – Good organisational skills, reflective practice, willingness to work across college sites, and adapt to changing work patterns.

Interview(s) to be held

TBC

Values alignment

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Tresham College

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land‑based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community‑based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex‑Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.