Lecturer – Construction (Plumbing)
Closing in 9 days (5 July 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £31,350 - £36,202 per annum, *Plus 28.7% Employer pension Contribution
Employer: University Centre Somerset College Group
Location: Taunton College , Somerset,
Contract type: All year round, Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 5 July 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Permanent – All Year Round
What will I be doing?
Do you want to work for an “Outstanding” education institution?
Are you an experienced Construction professional with a Plumbing specialism and a passion for teaching and inspiring the next generation of skilled tradespeople? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Lecturer in Construction (Plumbing Specialism) to join our dynamic and growing Construction team at Taunton College. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful and well-established department, delivering high-quality training across a range of construction programmes. In this pivotal role, you will influence the lives of our learners by equipping them with the practical skills, industry knowledge and professional behaviours needed to succeed in a thriving and evolving sector.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
The ideal candidate will bring valuable industry experience within Plumbing and wider construction, alongside the motivation and enthusiasm to support learners of varying abilities and needs. You will be flexible in your teaching approach, committed to delivering highly effective teaching, learning and assessment, and passionate about helping students maximise their potential and achieve timely success. As part of a strong and supportive team, you will contribute to the College’s high expectations for quality and student outcomes. Whether you are an experienced lecturer or looking to move into teaching from industry, full training and ongoing professional development will be provided to support you in this role.
What is in it for me?
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive holiday entitlement
- Dedicated CPD days
- 2 wellbeing days
- 2-week Christmas closure
- On-site discounted gym
- Free parking
- Discount platform
- Employee Assistance Programme
Supporting documents and information
To have an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Paul Tanner, Deputy Head of Construction, via email at Tannerp@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk.
UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity