Lecturer in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Lecturer in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Date: 2026-08-21T20:23:05.923

Location: Ashington, Northumberland, GB, NE63 0

Contract Type: Permanent

Employer: The Supply Register

Application Deadline: 2026-09-18T20:23:05.923

Salary: £35,000

Job Title

Lecturer & Programme Leader - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Location

Northumberland College - Any Campus

Contract

Permanent, Full Time

Salary

Competitive Package

Introduction

The Supply Register is proud to be working in partnership with Education Partnership North East (EPNE) to recruit a Lecturer & Programme Leader - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning for Northumberland College. Are you an experienced Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump (RACHP) professional looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to bring your industry expertise into Further Education, inspiring and developing the next generation of skilled professionals while playing a key role in curriculum development and programme leadership.

About Northumberland College

Northumberland College is an Ofsted Outstanding college and part of Education Partnership North East. The College is investing significantly in its facilities, including a £52 million+ state-of-the-art campus at Wansbeck Business Park in Ashington, which includes a purpose-built centre for construction, housing, advanced manufacturing and engineering. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the College at an exciting time of development, with modern facilities, new technologies and a strong focus on technical and vocational education.

About the Role

As Lecturer & Programme Leader - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump disciplines, while contributing to the development and success of the programme.

• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theoretical RACHP lessons.


• Support learners to achieve their qualifications and progress into employment or further study.


• Develop and update curriculum materials to reflect current industry standards and employer expectations.


• Assess learner work and monitor progress, providing constructive feedback.


• Ensure practical teaching is delivered safely and in line with health and safety requirements.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues to continually improve teaching, learning and resources.


• Contribute to curriculum development and wider departmental initiatives.


• Support strong relationships with employers and industry.


• Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable RACHP professional who is passionate about their industry and keen to share their experience with learners. Ideally, you will have:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant industry subject.


• English and Maths Level 2 or equivalent.


• A Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent, or a commitment to complete this within your first two years.


• A Level 3 Assessor qualification, or a commitment to acquire this.


• Proven industry experience in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps.


• Experience delivering practical and theoretical training.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• A flexible, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.


• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner welfare.


• Experience working with apprentices and employers, and knowledge of apprenticeship standards and end-point assessment is advantageous.

Additional Opportunities

If you're new to teaching and currently working in the RACHP industry, this could be an excellent opportunity to transition into Further Education. Eligible industry professionals may access the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) scheme. There may also be eligibility for the Government's Tapered Retention Incentive, with payments of up to £6,000 for eligible teachers in certain subjects and circumstances. Eligibility varies depending on role, subject area, and individual circumstances.

Why Apply?

By joining Northumberland College through this opportunity, you'll benefit from:

• Working for an Ofsted Outstanding education provider.


• The chance to work within new, state-of-the-art facilities.


• A competitive permanent salary package.


• 35-48 days' annual leave plus public holidays (excluding Term Time Only contracts).


• LGPS or Teachers' Pension Scheme, depending on role.


• Generous family leave and flexible working options.


• Dental, eye care and health cash plans.


• Extensive wellbeing support.


• Free parking at most campuses.


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Why Work with The Supply Register?

The Supply Register is proud to partner with leading Further Education providers across the UK, connecting talented education professionals with exciting opportunities. We work closely with our candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing support from application to appointment. If you're an experienced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning professional ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or contact The Supply Register for more information.

Notes

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check. The Supply Register and EPNE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

#s1-Gen

Business Park in Ashington, which includes a purpose-built centre for construction, housing, advanced manufacturing and engineering.This is a fantastic opportunity to join the College at an exciting time of development, with modern facilities, new technologies and a strong focus on technical and vocational education.About the Role As Lecturer & Programme Leader - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump disciplines, while contributing to the development and success of the programme.You will: Plan and deliver engaging practical and theoretical RACHP lessons.Support learners to achieve their qualifications and progress into employment or further study.Develop and update curriculum materials to reflect current industry standards and employer expectations.Assess learner work and monitor progress, providing constructive feedback.Ensure practical teaching is delivered safely and in
line with health and safety requirements.Work collaboratively with colleagues to continually improve teaching, learning and resources.Contribute to curriculum development and wider departmental initiatives.Support strong relationships with employers and industry.Help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment. About Yo#####3> We are looking for an enthusiasti#####d knowledgeable RACHP professional who is passionate about their industry and keen to share their exp#####nce with le#####rs.You will ideall#####ve:#####nimum Level 3 qualification in a relevant industry subject#####i>English and Maths Level 2 or equiva#####.A Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training or equivalent, or a commitment to complete this within your first two#####rs.A Level 3 Assessor qualification, or a commitment to com#####e this.Proven industry experience in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pum#####strong>.Experience delivering practical and theoretical
training.Strong communication and interp#####nal skills.#####>A flexible, adaptable and solutions#####used approa#####/li>A commitment to safe#####ding and pr#####ing learner welfare. Experience of working with apprentices and employers, along with knowledge of apprenticeship standards and end-point assessment,#####ld be advan#####ous.New to Teaching? If you're currently working in the RACHP industry and considering a move into Further Education, this could be an excellen#####portunity to make that transition.Eligible industry pr#####sionals may be able to access the Taking Teaching Further (TTF)There may#####o be eligibility for the Government's Tar#####d Retention#####entive, with payments of up to £6,000 available to eligible teachers in certain shorta#####ubjects and#####ions.Eligibility for these schemes varies depending on the role, subject ar#####nd individu#####ircumstances.Why Apply? By joining No#####mberland Co#####e through this opportunity, you'll benefit
f##### Working for an O#####d Outstandi#####strong> education provider.The opportunity to work within new, s#####-of-the-art facilities.A#####petitive permanent salary package.35-48 days' annual leave, plu#####blic holida#####excluding Term Time Only contracts).LGPS or T#####ers' Pension Scheme, depending on role.Genero#####amily leave and flexible working options.Dental, eye care and health cash plans.Extensive wellbeing support.Free parking at most campuses.Oppo#####ities for p#####ssional development and career progression. Why Work with The Supply Register? The Supply Register is proud to partner with leading Further Educat#####providers a#####s the UK, connecting talented education professionals with exciting opportunities.We work closely with our candidates thro#####ut the recr#####ent process, providing support from your initi#####pplication through to appointment.If you're an experienced Refrigeration & Air Condi#####ing profess#####l who is ready to take the next step
and make a#####l difference to learners, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact The Supply Register for more information about the role.The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check. The Supply Register and EPNE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Lecturer & Programme Leader - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Location: Northumberland College - Any Campus Contract: Permanent, Full Time Salary: Competitive Package The Supply Register is proud to be working in partnership with Education Partnership North East (EPNE) to recruit a Lecturer & Programme Leader - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning for Northumberland College. Are you an experienced Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump (RACHP) professional looking to take the next step in your career?This is an exciting opportunity to bring your industry expertise into Further Education, inspiring and developing the next generation of skilled professionals while playing a key role in curriculum development and programme leadership.About Northumberland College Northumberland College is an Ofsted Outstanding college and part of Education Partnership North East.The College is investing significantly in its facilities, including a £52 million+ state-of-the-art campus at Wansbeck