Plumbing Tutor

Trigon Recruitment Ltd; Bovingdon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigon Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Plumbing Tutor to deliver high-quality vocational training within a custodial education setting at HMP The Mount.

This role involves teaching plumbing qualifications up to Level 2 to small groups of prison-based learners, developing practical trade skills, workplace knowledge and employability behaviours while supporting rehabilitation and progression into employment in the construction sector.

Qualifications

• Significant occupational experience in the Plumbing industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of plumbing installation, maintenance and repair.
• Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting others within a practical environment.
• Excellent communication and learner engagement skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Commitment to helping learners achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Plumbing qualifications up to Level 2.
• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based learning sessions.
• Adapt teaching methods to support different learning styles and abilities.
• Create a positive, inclusive and motivating learning environment.
• Develop learners' practical trade skills and technical knowledge.
• Promote safe working practices and current industry standards.

Skills

Practical plumbing knowledge

Mentoring / coaching

Communication & learner engagement

Motivating diverse learners

Organisational & planning

Commitment to positive outcomes

Education

Level 3 Plumbing qualification

Job description

Job Role: Plumbing Tutor Plumbing Trainer | Plumbing Instructor | Construction Skills Tutor

Location: HMP The Mount

Salary: From £30,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Role Overview

We are recruiting an experienced and passionate Plumbing Tutor to deliver high-quality vocational training within a custodial education setting at HMP The Mount.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Plumber, Plumbing Supervisor, Site Manager, Plumbing Trainer or Construction Professional looking to move away from site-based work and use their industry expertise to positively impact the lives of others.

As a Plumbing Tutor, you will work with small groups of prison-based learners, delivering practical Plumbing qualifications up to Level 2 whilst helping learners develop valuable trade skills, workplace knowledge and employability behaviours. You will play a key role in supporting rehabilitation, building confidence and creating pathways into employment within the construction and building services sector.

Whether you already work in education or are looking to transition from industry into training, full support can be provided to gain teaching and assessing qualifications where required.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching, Learning & Delivery

• Deliver engaging Plumbing qualifications up to Level 2.
• Plan and deliver practical and theory-based learning sessions.
• Adapt teaching methods to support different learning styles and abilities.
• Create a positive, inclusive and motivating learning environment.
• Develop learners' practical trade skills and technical knowledge.
• Promote safe working practices and current industry standards at all times.

Learner Support & Progression

• Conduct initial and ongoing learner assessments.
• Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Provide coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.
• Support learners to achieve qualifications and personal development goals.
• Prepare learners for progression into employment, apprenticeships and further learning opportunities.
• Build learner confidence, resilience and motivation.

Employability & Industry Development

• Embed employability skills into vocational delivery.
• Support learners to develop workplace behaviours and professional standards.
• Promote progression pathways within Plumbing and the wider construction sector.
• Share current industry knowledge, standards and best practice.

Quality, Compliance & Administration

• Maintain learner records, reviews and assessment documentation.
• Ensure delivery meets awarding body, contractual and quality assurance standards.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Work collaboratively with prison staff, education colleagues and learner support teams.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement activities.

Essential Criteria

• Level 3 Plumbing qualification (essential).
• Significant occupational experience within the Plumbing industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of plumbing installation, maintenance and repair.
• Experience mentoring, coaching or supporting others within a practical environment.
• Excellent communication and learner engagement skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire learners from a range of backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Commitment to helping learners achieve positive outcomes.

Desirable Criteria

• Teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent).
• Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA or equivalent).
• Experience delivering vocational training or apprenticeships.
• Experience within prison education, further education or adult learning.
• Knowledge of current plumbing industry standards and regulations.
• Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs.

No Teaching Qualification? No Problem.

We actively welcome applications from experienced:

• Plumbers
• Plumbing Supervisors
• Plumbing Site Managers
• Maintenance Engineers
• Building Services Engineers
• Construction Professionals

If you have strong industry experience and a passion for developing others, we can provide full support to achieve:

• Teaching qualifications
• Assessing qualifications
• Ongoing professional development

Your vocational expertise is more important than previous classroom experience.

Additional Information

Based on-site at HMP The Mount.

Enhanced DBS and prison vetting required.

Small group delivery within a practical workshop environment.

Opportunity to support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending through vocational education.

Ideal for experienced plumbers seeking a long-term career within training and education.