Lecturer - Electrical Installation and Maintenance

Train the tradespeople of tomorrow – teach electrical installation & maintenance to adult learners at our Ashford centre.

Are you ready to pass on your industry skills and help shape the future of the electrical trade? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of adult learners?

As a Lecturer of Electrical Installations at the EKC Training Plumbing and Electrical Training Centre for adult learners based in Ashford, you’ll be doing exactly that—training the tradespeople of tomorrow by teaching, supporting and inspiring students in a hands-on learning environment.

In this role, you will deliver engaging and practical lessons that equip learners with essential skills in electrical installation and maintenance.

You’ll be responsible for guiding and assessing learners throughout their journey, helping them gain confidence and achieve their full potential in the trade.

You will also take the lead on designated study programmes or courses, with responsibility for designing, delivering and evaluating curriculum content to ensure it aligns with industry standards and employer expectations.

We’re proud to offer comprehensive support for those new to teaching. Our dedicated Teacher Academy provides structured training, coaching, and digital skills development. So if you’re passionate about your trade - even without formal teaching experience or qualifications - we’ll support you every step of the way.

Alongside our commitment to delivering excellent student experiences, we also invest in our people. Here are just some of the benefits of working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

• Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
• £7,000 investment in teacher training if you're new to teaching and joining directly from industry
• Access to 100s of discounts via our Rewards Scheme (including restaurants, groceries, retail, gyms, and holidays)
• Cycle to work, car leasing, and tech purchasing schemes
• Generous pension scheme with a 28% employer contribution
• Be part of our eco-sustainability mission toward Net Zero
• Additional time off for life moments – including your child’s first day at school, moving house, or attending interviews
• “My 10 Days” initiative – apply for up to 10 days off to pursue voluntary or community work
• Community Days and an Annual Staff Celebration Day

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, creative and be able to plan and teach engaging and innovative lessons with demonstrated interpersonal skills. Assessing and tracking student progress, to further plan intervention will be a vital part of the role and ensuring all students develop the skills they need to succeed. 

Ideally you will have experience of teaching or have delivered training in the workplace although this isn't essential as training will be offered to the successful applicant. You must have a positive outlook, be empathetic towards learners and have strong class management ability.