FE Tutor - Construction Trades (Painting & Decorating/Plumbing) - £160-£200 p/d

Equal Teaching; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Equal Teaching is seeking a skilled trades tutor to teach painting & decorating, plumbing, electrical installation, or plastering & tiling to FE learners in Wales. You will deliver practical and theory sessions, assess learner work, and support progress while ensuring safe, compliant workshops.

Candidates should have Level 3 in a relevant trade, hands-on industry experience, and a teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one. Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant trade.
• Recent hands-on industry experience at a skilled/craft level.
• GCSE/Level 2 English & Maths, or willingness to achieve this.
• A teaching qualification (DET/PGCE/Cert Ed), or willingness to work towards one.
• Enhanced DBS check (required for the role).

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theory sessions in your trade specialism(s).
• Assess learner work and prepare them for trade tests and exams.
• Maintain safe, well-organised workshops in line with industry regulations.
• Support learner progress, attendance and wellbeing as a personal tutor.
• Keep course content current with industry standards and awarding body requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Workshop supervision

Education

Level 3 trade qualification

GCSE English & Maths (Level 2)

Teaching qualification (DET/PGCE/Cert Ed)

Job description

We’re looking for a skilled tradesperson or experienced FE tutor to teach one or more construction trades - Painting & Decorating, Plumbing, Electrical Installation, or Plastering & Tiling - to learners working towards nationally recognised qualifications.

What you’ll do

• Deliver practical and theory sessions in your trade specialism(s)
• Assess learner work and prepare them for trade tests and exams
• Maintain safe, well-organised workshops in line with industry regulations
• Support learner progress, attendance and wellbeing as a personal tutor
• Keep course content current with industry standards and awarding body requirements (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, EAL)

What you’ll need

• Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant trade
• Recent hands-on industry experience at a skilled/craft level
• GCSE/Level 2 English & Maths, or willingness to achieve this
• A teaching qualification (DET/PGCE/Cert Ed), or willingness to work towards one
• Enhanced DBS check (required for the role)

Nice to have:Assessor award (TAQA/A1), previous teaching or mentoring experience, additional trade qualifications.

You may be an experienced tradesperson looking to move into teaching, or an established FE lecturer/tutor with strong industry experience.

Why Work with Equal Teaching?

• Complimentary CPD and professional growth opportunities
• One of the most affordable Enhanced DBS checks in the industry
• Company pension plan
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Free or on-site parking available at many schools
• Earn referral bonuses when you recommend a friend

Getting Registered is Easy

We match you with rewarding roles in local schools that fit your lifestyle, offering competitive pay and total flexibility.

• Enhanced DBS check
• Valid ID documents
• Two strong references

We’ve placed thousands of educators across Wales through the Welsh Government’s National Recruitment Framework. Know a skilled tradesperson or experienced FE tutor looking for work?

• Open to everyone: You don’t need to be registered with us to make a referral.
• Anyone counts: The reward applies whether you refer a colleague, friend, or family member.