Apprenticeship Trainer - Plumbing and Heating

Buckinghamshire College Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution is seeking Trainers for Plumbing & Heating Apprenticeships to share industry knowledge and educate the next generation of specialists. The role offers 37 hours of work per week across campuses in Aylesbury & Wycombe, with extensive benefits including a pension scheme, professional development opportunities, and a flexible working environment. Candidates must have industry experience and a commitment to supporting apprentices to achieve their potential. Enhanced DBS checks are required.

Benefits

Pension scheme - TPS

Generous annual leave

Access to free training

Flexible working policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Corporate discount schemes

Qualifications

• Must have relevant industry experience in Plumbing & Heating.
• Willingness to develop educational skills and teaching qualifications.
• Experience supporting apprentices in vocational settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training to apprentices in various settings.
• Develop training plans in collaboration with local employers.
• Support students in achieving their apprenticeship goals.

Skills

Vocational knowledge in Plumbing & Heating

Teaching ability

Supportive mentorship

Education

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

Job description

Do you have experience in Plumbing & Heating Installation? Would you like to develop your skill and support the next generation of Plumbing & Heating Specialists? We are delighted to launch this exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and forward‑thinking College to support our Plumbing & Heating Apprenticeship students' journey.

We are looking to recruit three Trainer - Apprenticeships in Plumbing & Heating, to support our growing Apprenticeship programme of Plumbing & Heating specialists.

The Trainer - Apprenticeships in Plumbing & Heating will:

• Pass on their up-to-date vocational knowledge and expertise to apprentices in classroom, workshop and site settings, so that apprentices develop the best employability, life and learning skills.
• Promote and discuss additional training, qualifications, and courses with employers to be included in their apprentice's training plan to improve their contribution to the workplace.
• Use industry experience to develop and support our apprenticeship students' educational journey.

Working 37 hours per week / 52 weeks per year the successful candidates will be based across our Aylesbury & Wycombe Campuses and will travel around Buckinghamshire to support our apprenticeship students reach their full potential.

Why join Buckinghamshire College Group?

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the College. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible.

Employee benefits include:

• Pension scheme - TPS (Teacher Pension Scheme)
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays & additional leave purchase scheme
• Access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon)
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Taking Teaching Further

The College actively engages with the Education & Training Foundation's Taking Teaching Further scheme to recruit industry professionals to teach within Further Education.

As industry professionals offer our students industry experience and insight we support our unqualified teachers to learn 'on the job'. You will be given full support throughout your development to fully qualified teacher status. Whilst in employment you would be enrolled onto the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. After completion you can choose to move be onto our Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification. This is a great way for experienced professionals to achieve a recognised teaching qualification whilst in employment.

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Terms and Conditions located in the job details above.

Only completed applications will be considered for this role.

For more information on the role please contact HR directly.

The closing date for applications is 09/01/2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 21/01/2026; however, please note that these dates may be subject to change.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.