Expression of Interest: Lecturer & Programme Lead - Plumbing

Share Your Plumbing Expertise & Shape the Next Generation

Are you an experienced Plumbing professional looking for a rewarding new challenge?

Whether you’re an experienced teacher, currently working in industry, recently retired, self-employed, or simply looking to diversify your career, we want to hear from you.

We are inviting Expressions of Interest from passionate and skilled individuals interested in joining our Outstanding Construction & Building Services team at Sunderland College OR Northumberland College as a Lecturer & Programme Lead in Plumbing.

🔄 Flexible Ways to Work

We recognise that talented industry professionals are looking for flexibility, which is why we are keen to hear from individuals interested in working on a:

✅ Full-time basis

✅ Part-time basis

✅ Fixed-term contract

✅ Sessional / hourly paid arrangement

✅ Contractual / specialist delivery basis

Whether you’re looking for a long-term teaching career or want to share your expertise around existing commitments, we’d love to explore opportunities with you.

Why Make the Move into Further Education?

Teaching in Further Education is an opportunity to pass on your skills, inspire future tradespeople, and make a real impact on your local community all while benefiting from excellent career development and work-life balance.

You’ll help shape and deliver high-quality Plumbing provision from Level 3 through to HTQ Level 4, helping learners build the practical and professional skills they need for successful careers.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

✔ Inspire and develop the next generation of plumbing professionals

✔ Lead and shape Plumbing programmes and curriculum innovation

✔ Build strong employer and industry relationships

✔ Support learners into apprenticeships, employment, and further study

🎓 New to Teaching? We’ll Invest in You

You don’t need to be a qualified teacher to get started.

If you have relevant Plumbing or Construction industry experience, we can support your transition into education with:

🌟 Funded teaching qualifications and training

🌟 Assessor qualification opportunities

🌟 Ongoing CPD and professional development

🌟 Mentoring and support from experienced colleagues

🌟 Clear progression opportunities into curriculum leadership and management

You may also be eligible for:

💰 Taking Teaching Further (TTF), funded support to retrain as an FE teacher - Taking Teaching Further

💰 Government Targeted Retention Incentive payments, worth up to £6,000 for eligible teaching roles and subject areas - Targeted Retention Incentive

💰 What’s in it for You?

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we invest in our people and offer an extensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career growth, and financial security.

🌟 Outstanding Benefits

✔ Generous holiday allowance – 35–48 days per year + bank holidays

✔ Excellent pension contributions – up to 28.68% employer contribution

✔ Flexible working and family-friendly policies

✔ Retail discounts and cashback rewards through our myLifestyle platform

✔ Dental, eye care & health cash plans

✔ Comprehensive wellbeing support for physical, mental and financial wellbeing

🛠 Who We’re Looking For

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

Industry experience in Plumbing or Construction (minimum two years)

A Level 3 qualification in a relevant trade area

A passion for sharing your expertise and supporting learners

Strong communication and organisational skills

A commitment to delivering high standards

Teaching experience is welcomed, but not essential, if you bring the industry knowledge, we’ll support you with the rest.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Education Partnership North East (EPNE), we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We know that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams to enhance the education and support we provide to our learners and communities.

We recognise that talented individuals may not always follow a traditional career path and may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a positive contribution, we encourage you to apply.

As a Disability Confident Employer and Armed Forces Covenant Member, and with Ofsted Outstanding status across all campuses, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing environment where everyone can thrive.

Interested? Let’s Talk

If you’d like an informal conversation about opportunities or to register your interest, we’d love to hear from you.