Lecturer in Electrical Installation

Wiltshire College & University Centre · Direct employer

Lecturer in Electrical Installation

Location: Salisbury

Salary: Up to £40,814 per year, plus a £3,000 Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus

Are you an experienced Electrical Installation professional ready for a fresh challenge? Or a qualified assessor/teacher looking for a role where your skills genuinely shape the future of the industry?

At Wiltshire College & University Centre, you won’t just be teaching—you’ll be training the next generation of electricians, passing on real-world expertise that makes a lasting impact.

If you want a career that values your experience, supports your development, and gives you back your time, this could be your next move.

What We Offer

Salary: Up to £40,814 per year
Plus a £3,000 Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus


Contract: Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year


Year-round pay – no unpaid holiday gaps

Outstanding Benefits
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – plan confidently for the future
• Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days paid annual leave + 8 days paid bank holidays
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential 24/7 support
• Free On-Site Gyms – available at multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts – retail, tech, travel and leisure offers
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active
• Professional Development – funded qualifications and dedicated CPD
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A secure and supported role — designed to help you build a long, fulfilling career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Teach and assess learners in Electrical Installation at a range of levels
• Deliver engaging practical and classroom-based lessons
• Prepare students for industry, apprenticeships, and future progression
• Maintain a safe, professional workshop and learning environment
• Support learners’ confidence, skills and trade-ready knowledge

What You’ll Bring

• A Level 3 NVQ qualification in Electrical Installation
• Strong practical background in electrical installation or related electrical roles
• Current knowledge of industry standards and practices

Teaching qualifications are welcomed — but if you don’t have one yet, we’ll support you to achieve it while you work!

Why Make the Move into Teaching?

Step off the tools—without stepping away from your trade.

  • Better work-life balance
  • More predictable, year-round stability
  • A meaningful role shaping future electricians
  • Share your expertise without the physical demands of site work

This is your chance to stay in the industry you know and love—while making a real difference every day.

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?

If you're looking for a secure, rewarding, and genuinely impactful career move, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today — and help spark the next generation of electricians.

Closing Date: 01/07/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 1st July 2026

Shortlist date: 2nd July 2026

Interview date: TBC

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