Plumber Tutor

Think FE Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Think FE Ltd in Berkshire is seeking a Technical Tutor – Plumbing to support plumbing apprentices throughout their programme and help them progress towards End Point Assessment.

You will manage a caseload, coach and mentor, track progress using e-portfolios and Teams, and collaborate with EPA organisations and curriculum teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Level3 Plumbing & Heating qualification or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Level2 Maths and English.
• Gas experience and CCN1/CENWAT beneficial but not essential for the role.
• Experience training, mentoring or assessing apprentices desirable.
• CAVA/A1 Assessor Award or willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring apprentices towards Gateway and End Point Assessment.
• Conducting progress reviews with apprentices and employers every 10–12 weeks.
• Monitoring skills, knowledge and behaviours against the apprenticeship standard.
• Tracking off-the-job training and ensuring records remain compliant.
• Supporting employers to understand their responsibilities throughout the apprenticeship.
• Using e-portfolios, Microsoft Teams and college systems to record and monitor progress.
• Working with EPA organisations, curriculum teams and apprenticeship colleagues.
• Providing additional support where apprentices need it.

Skills

Plumbing experience

Mentoring apprentices

Assessment delivery

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Plumbing & Heating qualification

Level 2 Maths & English

CAVA/A1 Assessor Award

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital systems (e-portfolios, Teams)

Job description

Technical Tutor – Plumbing

Industry applications welcome – especially if you have helped train or mentor apprentices

Full Time | Permanent | Berkshire

Salary: £41,000 – £44,000 per annum

Are you an experienced Plumbing professional looking to move into education, or already working within apprenticeship delivery?

Think FE is working with a well‑established further education college in Berkshire to recruit a Technical Tutor – Plumbing to support apprentices throughout their programme and help them progress successfully towards End Point Assessment.

The Role

You’ll manage a caseload of Plumbing apprentices and support them through their apprenticeship programme, including:

• Coaching and mentoring apprentices towards Gateway and End Point Assessment.
• Conducting progress reviews with apprentices and employers every 10–12 weeks.
• Monitoring skills, knowledge and behaviours against the apprenticeship standard.
• Tracking off‑the‑job training and ensuring records remain compliant.
• Supporting employers to understand their responsibilities throughout the apprenticeship.
• Using e‑portfolios, Microsoft Teams and college systems to record and monitor progress.
• Working with EPA organisations, curriculum teams and apprenticeship colleagues.
• Providing additional support where apprentices need it.

What do you need?

If you are an experienced plumber who has helped train, supervise or mentor apprentices on site, but you haven’t previously worked in FE, we would still be interested in speaking with you.

• Level3 Plumbing & Heating qualification or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Level2 Maths and English.
• Strong Plumbing industry knowledge and experience.
• Experience supporting, training, mentoring or assessing apprentices or learners, desirable.
• CAVA/A1 Assessor Award, or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Confidence working independently and managing your own caseload.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Gas experience and qualifications such as CCN1 and CENWAT would be beneficial, but are not essential for the role.

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