Plumbing and Sustainability Teacher

Activate Learning; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Activate Learning is seeking a passionate Plumbing & Sustainability Teacher to inspire students in the field of sustainable construction. This role involves delivering high-quality teaching and shaping innovative courses at the Sustainable Technology Centre in Reading. Candidates should hold relevant plumbing qualifications and possess a commitment to fostering student success. Join a vibrant team dedicated to advancing the skills needed for the future of green energy.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

Supportive and experienced teaching team

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Health Cash Plan

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above qualification in Plumbing including unvented hot water.
• Teaching or mentoring experience, preferably in Further Education.
• Industry experience within the plumbing sector required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging teaching, training, and assessment to students.
• Shape new courses in renewable energy and sustainable construction.
• Drive innovation in teaching methods and support students' learning journeys.

Skills

Renewable technologies

Sustainable construction

Teaching

Mentoring

Industry experience in plumbing

Education

Level 3 qualification in Plumbing

GCSE Level 4/C or equivalent

Air Source Heat Pump qualification

Job description

Inspire the Next Generation of Plumbers and Sustainability Experts

Join Activate Learning as a Plumbing & Sustainability Teacher

Are you passionate about plumbing, renewable technologies, and shaping the future of sustainable construction?

At Activate Learning, we're looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Plumbing and Sustainability Teacher to help us deliver high-quality, industry-relevant training that prepares students for the future of green energy and skilled trades.

This is more than a teaching role, this is an opportunity for you to oversee the introduction of renewable energy and commercial green skills courses in our Sustainable Technology Centre at Reading College.

You'll play a vital role in:

• Delivering engaging teaching, training, and assessment to students and client groups
• Shaping new courses in renewable energy and sustainable construction
• Supporting students through every stage of their learning journey
• Driving innovation in how we teach and prepare learners for the evolving industry

Whether you're an experienced teacher or a skilled tradesperson ready to take the next step into education, we'd love to hear from you

What we offer

• Be part of a supportive and experienced teaching team
• Teach on professionally accredited and highly successful plumbing programmes
• Gain access to ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation, sustainability, and student success
• Salary upto £42,182 per annum (with potential for a hard-to-fill supplement, depending on qualifications and experience)

What do you need to be a Plumbing and Sustainability teacher at Activate Learning?

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Level 3 or abovequalification in Plumbing includingunvented hot water

• Air Source Heat Pump qualification
• Teaching or mentoring experience (with previous experience in Further Education, distance learning, or apprenticeships is desirable)
• Industry experience within the plumbing sector
• Educated to GCSE Level 4/C or equivalent

At Activate Learning, we are dedicated in providing high-quality education that meets the needs of both students and employers. We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching and committed to delivering engaging, skills-based learning. If you have the knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to support our students in achieving their goals, we would love to hear from you!

What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?

Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three-day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learnings mission, values and Learning Philosophy led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.

In addition, we offer a one-day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.

Learn more about Teachers at Activate Learning

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.