Plumbing Teacher/Assessor

Abingdon and Witney College; Bicester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday scheme

Flexible working options

Cycle/tech scheme

Gym membership

Job summary

Abingdon and Witney College seeks an experienced plumber or gas engineer to train level 3 apprentices and share expertise with colleagues at the Bicester Construction Skills Centre. The role blends practical workshops with theory, emphasizing workplace behaviours and industry standards.

You will join a small, committed team and help deliver Gas Safe qualifications alongside apprenticeship provision, in a modern, professional facility with up-to-date equipment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to a Level 3 NVQ / Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating (e.g. City & Guilds 8202, 6189, 9289 or equivalent).
• Significant industry experience in Plumbing/Gas trades.
• Strong practical skills and up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Enthusiasm for developing others and sharing professional expertise.
• A passion for teaching the next generation of plumbing and gas trade professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theory-based training to level 3 apprentices in classrooms and workshops.
• Support learners to develop essential workplace behaviours, including punctuality, teamwork, and effective communication.
• Carry out training/assessments in the workplace to ensure competence and progress.
• Contribute to a positive, professional learning environment that mirrors real-world industry standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high-quality provision and learner outcomes.

Skills

Industry experience in Plumbing/Gas

Teaching / training

Communication skills

Enthusiasm for developing others

Education

Level 3 NVQ / Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating

Job description

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Salary: Up to £54,453 per annum

Hours per week: 37

Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours

Location: Bicester Campus

Contract type: Permanent

Weeks per annum: 52

Are you an experienced Plumber or Gas Engineer looking to pass on your skills to the next generation? Or are you an established Plumbing & Heating, Gas, or HVAC Lecturer or Assessor seeking a new opportunity in a high-quality training environment?

Whichever you consider yourself, it would be great to hear from you.

The Bicester Construction Skills Centre is designed specifically for apprentices, existing tradespeople, and employers. It offers a professional environment that feels much more like a workplace than a traditional college. Our Blue Flame Accredited Gas Centre delivers Gas Safe qualifications alongside our apprenticeship provision, supported by modern workshops, state-of-the-art equipment, and industry-standard materials.

You'll be joining a small, enthusiastic, and highly committed team that genuinely understands the industry and the skills employers value most.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver practical and theory-based training to level 3 apprentices in classrooms and workshops.
• Support learners to develop essential workplace behaviours, including punctuality, teamwork, and effective communication.
• Carry out training/assessments in the workplace to ensure competence and progress.
• Contribute to a positive, professional learning environment that mirrors real-world industry standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high-quality provision and learner outcomes.

Skills and Experience

We welcome applications from both experienced industry professionals and qualified lecturers.

Essential:

• Qualified to a Level 3 NVQ / Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating (e.g. City & Guilds 8202, 6189, 9289 or equivalent).
• Significant industry experience in Plumbing/Gas trades.
• Strong practical skills and up-to-date industry knowledge.
• Enthusiasm for developing others and sharing professional expertise.
• A passion for teaching the next generation of plumbing and gas trade professionals.

Desirable:

• Experience teaching in a post-16 college environment.

Why Work with us:

Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

*Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.

Any successful candidates will be required to complete a structured training pathway, unless they already hold the relevant qualifications. This includes a two-week teacher induction (must be completed within probation), followed by the Award in Education and Training (AET) including Assessor is required, and then the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) apprenticeship. Completion of this structured learning programme is expected within 3 years. Furthermore, there is the option to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS).

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcoh