Plastering Lecturer

Wigan, Greater Manchester, GBFull-timePosted Oct 5, 2026

Job description

37 Hours per Week | Permanent At Wigan & Leigh College, you'll teach plastering to students at various stages of their training, covering both the technical skills and the professional standards the trade expects. You'll deliver practical and theory-based sessions, assess progress and help students build the consistency and finish that employers look for.

Plan and deliver lessons across Level 1 to 3 to help our students achieve their academic potential and the practical, employability skills they’ll need for their future careers Mark work, give clear feedback, and guide our students on how they can improve Use assessment results to shape lessons and support each student's progress Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour Keep accurate records of student progress, assessments, and other administrative duties Act as a Personal Tutor when needed, providing pastoral advice and guidance Support induction, record achievements, and help students plan their next steps Take part in Open Evenings, school liaison and activities that promote your subject area Coordinate courses and contribute to departmental initiatives Keep up to date with developments in your subject and best practice in teaching and assessment Degree or vocational qualification in Plastering or a related area GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent) - you can get this during your probationary period Teaching qualification, or you're willing to work towards one with our support Up-to-date and relevant subject knowledge that you’re excited to share with students Confidence with IT and e-learning tools and Information and Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance our student's experience What you're like Student-focused.

You take pride in helping our students succeed and build their confidence Organised. you effectively plan lessons and assessments and easily manage your workload Adaptable. You can respond to changing priorities and work across our sites when needed Collaborative. You work well with colleagues so we can deliver a consistent, high-quality learning experience for every single one of our students Reflective.

You actively engage with your professional development and want to share best practice Essentials You'll need an enhanced DBS check which we'll complete for you if you're successful You're committed to safeguarding and inclusion You can travel across our sites You're flexible and happy to work beyond standard hours when needed to support the college Time to recharge Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays (depending on your role) Family-friendly leave policies Wellbeing as well as work 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Medicash healthcare plan Occupational health support Confidential counselling Specsavers eye test vouchers A culture where people look out for each other Financial peace of mind Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, buy tech) Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme Local and national discount schemes Clear progression routes Opportunities to step up, specialise, or move across departments Leadership pathways Support to gain teaching qualifications Read more about our benefits.

If you take pride in the craft and can teach it with the same attention to detail this is the role for you. Please complete our application form in full. We can’t accept CVs. Attention FE teachers: You could be eligible for a government levelling-up payment of £2,000–£6,000 if you teach subjects like construction, engineering, maths, computing or early years.

This applies if you're in your first 5 years of FE teaching and spend at least 50% of your time teaching eligible level 3 (or below) courses. Find out more.

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