Assessor/Skills Coach - Plumbing and Gas

onlyFE; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days leave

LGPS 18%

Career progression

Free gym

CPD & training

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking a Plumbing and Gas Skills Coach to guide and assess apprentices against national standards. You will support learners, ensure understanding of technical knowledge, and drive progress in their plumbing and gas qualifications.

The role includes managing caseloads, conducting observations, and recording assessments to meet awarding body requirements, while promoting inclusive practices across the programme.

Qualifications

• GCSE 4-9 or equivalent Maths or English at level 2 or equivalent
• Assessor Award or working toward
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Plumbing related discipline
• Gas Safe registered

Responsibilities

• Undertake timely assessment of apprentices to the national standards and document decisions to meet awarding body requirements
• Manage a caseload of apprentices, setting SMART targets to ensure progress
• Conduct timely workplace observations and upload progress into the apprenticeship management system
• Plan and confirm OTJ requirements with employer and apprentice to meet ESFA requirements
• Plan and complete 12 weekly reviews covering progress toward knowledge, skills, behavior and welfare
• Complete assessment paperwork to high standard for awarding bodies and external agencies
• Monitor apprentices needing ALN/ALS and CognAssist interventions where identified
• Ensure 4-6 weekly TLA visits to meet ESFA requirements

Skills

Plumbing & Gas

Assessment expertise

Education

GCSE Maths/English Level 2

Assessor Award

Plumbing Level 3

Gas Safe registration

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity to join our exceptional Apprenticeships and Business Development department as a Plumbing and Gas Skills Coach.

The role of the Skills Coach is to provide support and guidance and to assess the vocational knowledge and competence of their apprentices against the national standards, ensuring the apprentice understands the technical knowledge and skills needed to undertake their job role.

This is a great opportunity to share your wealth of knowledge, experience and skills with the next generation of Plumbing and Gas engineers as they start their journey into the industry.

Responsibilities Include

• To undertake timely assessment of apprentices to the national standards and to record all assessment decisions to meet the awarding body/ professional body requirements in line with the assessment cycle
• Manage a caseload of apprentices to include, setting SMART targets to ensure timely progress and achievement all required components of the apprenticeship
• To undertake timely workplace observations, where appropriate and upload all related work activities and progress information into the apprentice management system in a timely manner, allowing accurate tracking of apprentice progression
• Plan and agree OTJ requirements with employer and apprentice monitor completion and ensure met in full to meet ESFA requirements
• Plan and complete TLA visits every 4-6 weeks as a minimum to meet ESFA requirements
• Support and monitor all apprentices who require ALN / ALS for those identified and where required the completion of CognAssist interventions where identified
• Plan and complete with the apprentice and employer 12 weekly reviews covering progress towards the required knowledge skills and behavior and to include personal development behaviors and welfare and functional skills development and achievement
• To complete all assessment paperwork as required by the organisation and the awarding/professional bodies and other external agencies to a high standard

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• Assessor Award or working towards
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Plumbing related discipline
• Gas Safe registered

Experience

• Current knowledge and relevant occupational experience in the assessment area - Plumbing and Gas
• Proven experience of accurately and timely assessing in the workplace/classroom
• Experience of working within a customer focused environment
• Experience of working with candidates with a wide range of abilities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits Of Working At Bradford College

• Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
• Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

• If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.