Oaklands College
Lecturer in Electrical Installations
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Ready to inspire the next generation of engineers?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for a passionate and knowledgeable Lecturer in Electrical Engineering to join our successful Engineering Department. If you have a genuine passion for engineering, are committed to delivering high-quality teaching, and want to help shape the future workforce, we would love to hear from you.
Whether you are an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to move into education, this is an opportunity to share your expertise, support learner success, and play a key role in developing the engineers of tomorrow.
Your Day-to-Day Impact
As a Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, you will deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across a range of engineering programmes, including full-time courses, apprenticeships, HNC/D programmes, and T Levels. You will inspire learners through your industry knowledge and technical expertise, helping them develop the skills required for successful careers within the engineering sector.
A key part of your role will involve teaching specialist areas such as:
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Micro-Controllers and Process Control
- Electronic Measurement and Testing
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
You'll be responsible for planning and delivering lessons, preparing teaching resources, and producing schemes of work that create a stimulating and supportive learning environment. You will monitor learner progress, provide constructive feedback, assess work accurately, and help students achieve their full potential.
Working closely with colleagues across the Engineering Department, you will contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement activities, internal verification processes, and departmental meetings. You will also act as a personal tutor, providing pastoral support and guidance while helping learners access additional support services where required.
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Is This You?
Qualifications & Industry Knowledge
- Minimum Level 5 subject specialist qualification, or a higher qualification where required.
- Relevant industry experience within Electrical Engineering.
- Strong technical knowledge of:
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Micro-Controllers
- Electronic Measurement and Testing
- Process Control Systems
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Teaching & Learning
- Qualified teacher, or industry professional aspiring to enter Further Education.
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or willingness to achieve).
- Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it.
- Experience delivering teaching and learning to a range of learners and levels is desirable.
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent organisational and workload management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Passion for developing learners and supporting their progression.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and independently when required.
- Flexible, solution-focused approach to work.
- Commitment to innovation and curriculum development.
- Confident using digital technologies and software relevant to teaching and learning.
- Experience of working with learners in an educational or training environment.
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Safeguarding & Inclusion
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.
- Dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Willingness to undertake continuous professional development and mandatory training.
Your Future Starts at Oaklands
At Oaklands, we care about your wellbeing and development. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and career progression within a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Here's what you can look forward to:
- Free access to our on-site gym at the St Albans Campus (time restrictions may apply)
- Financial wellbeing support and staff discounts, including beauty treatments, Lambing Weekend, our on-site zoo, and UNO Bus travel savings
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and free Adult Community Learning courses
- Staff Development Days and Recognition Awards
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health Peer Supporters
- Eye Care Voucher Scheme
About Oaklands College
Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and actively welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, governors, volunteers, contractors, and partners to share this commitment.
We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. Apply today and help inspire the next generation of electrical engineers.
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