Plumbing Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birtley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Hybrid working

42 days annual leave plus bank

Birthday day off (pro rata)

Occupational health access

Pension scheme

Job summary

Harlow College is expanding its Construction team and seeking a plumbing teacher for full-time study programs and apprentices up to Level 2. The role focuses on theory, practical lessons, demonstrations, assessment and feedback, with support to gain teaching qualifications during the post, subject to a training agreement.

Industry plumbing experience and a Level 2 plumbing qualification are required; GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Level 2 plumbing qualification or above.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent.
• Industry experience in plumbing.
• Experience teaching or training others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging theory and practical lessons in plumbing
• Prepare, plan and deliver learning sessions for learners of all abilities
• Give practical demonstrations and hands-on training to build industry-ready skills
• Assess student performance, track progress and give constructive feedback
• Support individual learning needs and help remove barriers to learning
• Create an inclusive learning environment that promotes success and independence
• Keep up to date with industry trends, developments and best practice

Skills

Industry plumbing experience

Teaching or training experience

Education

Level 2 plumbing qualification or above

GCSE Maths and English (C or above)

Job description

The Construction team at Harlow College is expanding and needs a plumbing teacher for full-time students and apprentices working up to Level 2. The work centres on theory and practical lessons, practical demonstrations, and assessing and tracking learner progress with feedback. Teaching qualifications are not required before starting, as the college supports the successful candidate to gain one while in post, subject to a training agreement. Industry plumbing experience and a Level 2 plumbing qualification are sought.

What the job involves

• Deliver engaging theory and practical lessons in plumbing
• Prepare, plan and deliver learning sessions for learners of all abilities
• Give practical demonstrations and hands-on training to build industry-ready skills
• Assess student performance, track progress and give constructive feedback
• Support individual learning needs and help remove barriers to learning
• Create an inclusive learning environment that promotes success and independence
• Keep up to date with industry trends, developments and best practice

Qualifications

• Level 2 plumbing qualification or above
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent

Experience

• Industry experience in plumbing
• Experience teaching or training others

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Nice to have

• Assessor qualification (A1), or willingness to work towards it
• Verifier qualification (V1), or willingness to work towards it
• Level 4 or above teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards it

What’s offered

• Ongoing, regular professional development
• Flexible and hybrid working
• 42 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A day off on your birthday (pro rata for part time)
• College closures at Easter and Christmas
• Contractual sick pay scheme and access to occupational health
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Simply Health cash plan, free will writing service and cycle to work scheme