Electrical Installation Trainer (Teacher Training Provided)
Wigan
£31,000 - £42,000 + Teachers' Pension + Generous Annual Leave + Healthcare Plan + Full Teacher Training + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Electrician or Electrical Installation professional looking to move into training?
Do you want to step away from full-time site work and into a rewarding role where you can pass on your knowledge, gain teaching qualifications, and help develop the next generation of electricians?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Further Education provider within its Electrical Installation provision. You'll join a team focused on giving learners the practical skills, technical knowledge and industry standards they need to progress into apprenticeships and successful careers within the electrical trade.
As an Electrical Installation Trainer, you'll deliver practical and theory-based training across Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 programmes. You'll use your real-world industry experience to bring electrical regulations, materials, installation methods and safe working practices to life, while supporting learners through assessment, feedback and their wider development.
The ideal candidate will have worked within the electrical industry and hold a vocational qualification in Electrical Installation or a closely related discipline. Previous teaching or training experience is desirable but not essential, as full support can be provided for experienced electricians looking to transition into education and work towards a recognised teaching qualification.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrician to come off the tools, develop a long-term career within Further Education and make a genuine impact on learners entering the trade.
The role:
Deliver Electrical Installation programmes across Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Deliver a mixture of practical workshop sessions and classroom theory.
Cover electrical regulations, standards, materials and installation methods.
Plan engaging sessions that develop both technical knowledge and practical ability.
Mark learner work, provide clear feedback and use assessment results to support progress.
Maintain accurate learner assessment and progress records.
Provide pastoral support and guidance to learners.
Monitor attendance, behaviour, achievement and learner progression.
Support students towards apprenticeships, employment and further qualifications.
Contribute to curriculum development and departmental initiatives.
Support Open Evenings, taster sessions, school liaison and recruitment activity.
Full-time and part-time permanent opportunities available.
*Support provided to gain a recognised teaching qualification.
The person:
Experienced Electrician or Electrical Installation professional.
Vocational qualification in Electrical Installation or a closely related discipline.
Strong current knowledge of electrical regulations and industry standards.
Practical, up-to-date electrical trade experience.
Teaching or training qualification desirable but not essential.
Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification if required.
GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / 4 or equivalent, or willing to work towards during probation.
Patient, methodical and confident explaining technical information.
Able to adapt your approach to different learners and learning styles.
Organised and comfortable managing marking, attendance and administration.
Willing to develop IT and digital learning skills.
Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and learner success.
Able to travel between sites when required.
Passionate about passing on industry knowledge and developing the next generation of electricians.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates
