Plumbing Apprenticeship Tutor & Mentor

Think FE Ltd; England; 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 programmes and guide them towards End Point Assessment. The role focuses on coaching, mentoring and assessing learners, with close collaboration with employers and curriculum teams.

You will manage a caseload, conduct progress reviews, and ensure records stay compliant using e-portfolios, Teams and college systems. Gas qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Plumbing & Heating qualification or equivalent vocational qualification.
• Must have Level 2 Maths and English.
• Strong plumbing industry knowledge and experience.
• Experience supporting, training, mentoring or assessing apprentices or learners is 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.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and mentoring Plumbing apprentices towards Gateway and End Point Assessment.
• Conducting progress reviews with apprentices and employers every week.
• 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

Organisation

Communication

Independence

Caseload management

Education

Level 3 Plumbing & Heating qualification

Level 2 Maths and English

CAVA/A1 Assessor Award

Tools

Microsoft Teams

e-portfolios

College systems

Job description

Think FE Ltd in Berkshire is seeking a Technical Tutor Plumbing to support plumbing apprentices throughout their programmes and guide them towards End Point Assessment. The role focuses on coaching, mentoring and assessing learners, with close collaboration with employers and curriculum teams.

You will manage a caseload, conduct progress reviews, and ensure records stay compliant using e-portfolios, Teams and college systems. Gas qualifications are beneficial but not essential.