Plumbing Lecturer

Dovetail & Slate; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate is seeking an experienced plumbing educator in the UK to plan and deliver high-quality teaching in both workshop and classroom settings, helping learners build practical and theoretical skills. You will assess progress, provide feedback, and support English and maths alongside core trade training.

Ideal candidates have NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating, with commitment toEquality & Diversity and safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• Evidence of teaching experience in a plumbing context.
• Experience delivering assessment and feedback to learners.
• Ability to support learners with English and maths alongside trades skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering practical and theory-based plumbing teaching across workshop and classroom settings.
• Assessing learner work and providing clear, constructive feedback, including support with English and maths.
• Adapting your teaching to meet individual learner needs and remove barriers to progress.
• Helping learners understand how their skills apply to the wider world of work.
• Supporting institutional events and marketing activities.
• Guiding learners towards further study and career opportunities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support learner success.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety in all teaching settings.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

English and Maths support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus a £4,000 scarce skills joining bonus

Are you an experienced plumbing professional ready to inspire and equip the next generation of tradespeople?

About the Role

You will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and assessment in both workshop and classroom settings, drawing on your industry background to help learners build the practical skills and confidence they need. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help students meet targets for attendance, progress and achievement, giving clear feedback and supporting their development in English and maths alongside their trade skills.

You'll adapt your teaching to meet individual needs, remove barriers to learning, and help learners see how the skills they're developing connect to the wider world of work. Alongside your teaching, you'll support institutional events and marketing activities, guide learners towards further study and career options, and work closely with colleagues to maintain high standards of health and safety throughout.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering practical and theory-based plumbing teaching across workshop and classroom settings.
• Assessing learner work and providing clear, constructive feedback, including support with English and maths.
• Adapting your teaching to meet individual learner needs and remove barriers to progress.
• Helping learners understand how their skills apply to the wider world of work.
• Supporting institutional events and marketing activities.
• Guiding learners towards further study and career opportunities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support learner success.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety in all teaching settings.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant industry experience as a plumber or in a related field
• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing and Heating, or an equivalent qualification
• Willingness to complete Equality & Diversity and Safeguarding training as part of the role

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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