Lecturer Supply - Plumbing Services

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 13 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215 acre site. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable individual to work with us as a plumbing lecturer in the School of Construction Technology, based in Inverness.

Job Purpose:

Provide teaching and learning within our School of Construction and Forestry delivering on our Plumbing Services courses.  You will be required to deliver curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on the sectors best practice. Being an effective team member and able to deliver a high-quality curriculum and educational experience is a key focus of this role as is developing green skills and renewable energy.

Key Accountabilities:

• Teaching / Facilitating Learning
• Assessment
• Guidance and Support
• Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified to SVQ Level 3 Plumbing or equivalent qualification.
• Have significant relevant industrial experience.
• Have current and relevant evidence of CPD.
• (desirable) industry recognised renewables training certificates or qualifications.

You should also be flexible, reflective, innovative, creative and personally committed to continuing vocational and professional development.

You should possess effective interpersonal skills and have good IT skills in applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject related software packages.

Application Closing Date: 4 June

Shortlisting will take place: 5 June

Interviews will be held week commencing 12 June

Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to a PVG Disclosure Scotland and other background checks.

If you have any queries about the application process please contact the Human Resources Department on recruitment.ic@uhi.ac.uk or on 01463 273210.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.

Job Profile    Job Profile document

For further information about the role please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.