Job Title: Welding Assessor/Lecturer 0.5
Location: Coventry College
Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week
Grade: Spinal Point 25 – 38
Salary: Actual Salary - £15,552 - £22,855 (FTE £31,103 - £45,709)
Start Date: As soon as possible
About Us
Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city, offering high-quality vocational, technical, and professional education to learners of all ages, from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017, we’ve been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow-strengthening the communities we serve. Recent investments in state-of-the-art facilities, including our fully equipped multi-process welding workshops, ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.
About the Role
Are you an experienced welder looking to pass on your trade to the next generation? Or an established engineering educator looking for a flexible part-time role?
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Welding Assessor/Lecturer to join our dynamic Engineering Department on a 0.5 fractional contract. In this role, you will play a vital part in shaping the future of the engineering sector, teaching and assessing groups of post-16 learners including 16–18 study programme students, adult learners, and engineering apprentices.
Your role will include working as workplace assessor for an assigned caseload of welding apprentices and college-based delivery of high-quality practical and theoretical training across Levels 1 and 2 Welding, ensuring learners develop the precise manual skills and safety awareness required by modern industry. Our workshops are equipped for multi-process training and you will be expected to instruct learners in:
• MIG / MAG (GMAW)
• TIG (GTAW)
• MMA (SMAW)
Requirements
Must-Have:
• Strong, demonstrable background in industrial welding and fabrication with high proficiency in MIG/MAG, TIG, and MMA processes
• Relevant industry qualification in Welding or Fabrication (e.g. BS 4872, ISO 9606, City & Guilds, EAL, NVQ, or equivalent)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, motivate, and manage a workshop environment safely
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to engineering environments (COSHH, PUWER, HASAWA)
• Experience of teaching, training, or mentoring others in a welding or engineering context
• Ability to track learner progress and prepare students for practical assessments and industry-recognised qualifications
Nice-to-Have:
• A1/TAQA Assessor Award, CSWIP 3.1, or a recognised teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed, AET/CET) — if you don’t hold these, a commitment to achieving them with college support is essential
• Experience working with 16–18-year-olds, adult learners, and/or engineering apprentices
• Knowledge of apprenticeship delivery, off-the-job training requirements, and EPA processes
• Previous experience in an FE or training provider setting
What we offer
• Free on-site parking, including EV charging points
• Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (TPS)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to continued professional development and training opportunities, including support towards teaching and assessor qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail, travel, and more
• This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)
• On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon
• Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements
• A supportive, inclusive working environment
How to Apply
To apply, please complete an expression of interest form, which is designed in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Safeguarding
We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of our shortlisting process, you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children, in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.
The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.