_{12th January, 2026}

Plumbing and Heating Lecturer – No Teaching experience required

Think FE is excited to partner with a leading college in their search for a Plumbing and Heating Lecturer in Northamptonshire. 

Pay: £40000 - £45000 per annum + £12000 tax-free government incentive (£6000 per year for the first 2 years)
Location: Northamptonshire
Benefits: 44 days holiday + bank holidays, Excellent pension (28.68% employer contribution), less manual labour!!!

The role

Ready for a new career challenge? This role offers a less physically demanding path while allowing you to share your expertise with the next generation of tradespeople. No teaching experience is required, they'll support you in gaining a teaching qualification.

In this role, you’ll inspire students, create course materials, and deliver quality lessons to help learners reach their full potential. If you’re passionate about plumbing and eager to make a difference, this could be your perfect next step!

What’s on offer?

This is a full-time permanent position, offering a salary of £40000 - £45000 per annum. They offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 44 days annual leave plus Christmas closure (extra time off without having to use your holiday)
• £6000 government incentive tax free incentive each year for first 2 years in education 
• Fantastic pension scheme (28.68% employer contribution!)
• Access to their onsite gym and leisure facilities
• Free onsite parking in a rural and very picturesque campus
• The college will heavily invest in training for you, helping you to obtain a teaching qualification of this is something you do not already possess.

Ideal Candidate: 

• You’ll need to be passionate about your trade and able to engage students to achieve their highest potential.
• You’ll need to be qualified to level 3 in plumbing and heating (or related)
• You’ll be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check in order to be successful in this position.

What’s next:
If you are an experienced plumber with a passion for training the next generations of tradespeople, we want to hear from you. 

Please apply with your CV and details of your up-to-date career history and qualifications and one of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the role in further detail and next steps. Interviews for this role will be held on 14th August, so please ensure you're available on this day before applying. 
Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.


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