As part of the continuing development and growth of our plumbing & heating provision at Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College (HLNSC), we are seeking to appoint to a full-time Lecturer in Plumbing and Heating
This is a full-time vacancy, starting in November, but the offer of a fractional post for the right candidate(s) will also be considered.
To teach a range of theory and practical plumbing & heating subjects and units to Levels 1 and 2, to mainly full time 16-19 year old students studying for plumbing qualifications. Delivery of skills and knowledge for Level 3 Gas & Plumbing apprentices, and for renewables training such as Solar Thermal and Heat Pumps may also be included for those suitably qualified. Teaching-Training will take place at our Hereford campus and at our new, Green Technologies Training Centre at Holme Lacy.
As part of the role you will also be expected to carry out the associated organisational / administrative processes including preparation of work, marking and assessment, student welfare and counselling and to support and participate fully in the ongoing Faculty and College activities to achieve the College’s key mission and objectives.
The ideal candidate will be fully qualified (minimum Level 3) and have relevant work / industrial experience within the plumbing & heating industry. Those without teaching experience, but willing to train towards, are welcome to apply.
Under the Taking Teaching Further Scheme, eligible recruits may receive a £6,000 incentive payment: £3,000 at the end of year one of the programme and £3,000 at the end of year two of the programme.
This post includes a comprehensive package of employee benefits, including a competitive salary, above average holiday entitlement, eligibility to join a defined benefit pension scheme with excellent financial contributions of 28.68% by the College and pension death in service grant of 3 x salary, generous occupational sickness, maternity, paternity and shared parental leave pay schemes.
In addition, there are a high number of free on-site parking bays, access to a range of free CPD events, professional qualifications and recreational courses, flexible working policy, eye care voucher scheme, cycle to work scheme, wellbeing support, use of free on-site gymnasium, reduced fees for on-site children’s nursery, access to competitively priced food outlets, access to on-site training restaurant and occasional free hairdressing and beauty treatments.
HLNSC is committed to equality of opportunity, the Prevent Duty and safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment.
For further information on the role, please contact Richard Price, Curriculum Team Leader.
Closing date: Friday 10th October 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 13th October 2025
