Skills Coach for Plumbing, Heating and Building Services Engineering

ZipRecruiter; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Croydon is looking for a Skills Coach for Plumbing, Heating, and Building Services Engineering. This role involves supporting apprentices in achieving their qualifications and ensuring they have the skills needed for success. Applicants should possess relevant plumbing qualifications and experience in coaching. The position offers competitive salary, generous leave, and a commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension schemes

Staff development days

Qualifications

• Knowledge of local skills needs and end point assessment.
• Ability to provide timely support and guidance to apprentices.
• Experience managing a caseload of apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for apprentices.
• Provide teaching and assessment to apprentices and learners.
• Complete tripartite progress reviews with apprentices and employers.

Skills

Knowledge of apprenticeships

Experience in coaching or assessing apprentices

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 3 Plumbing qualification

ACS Gas qualification

Teaching qualification

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Skills Coach for Plumbing, Heating and Building Services Engineering.

Salary: £47,500.00 pa (inc OLW)

FTE: 1 FTE, Permanent Contract

Creating Great Futures.

At Croydon College Group our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. Our visions and values ensure that we put our students first and value our staff as our greatest asset.

We are seeking to recruit a Skills Coach for Plumbing, Heating and Building Services Engineering who will act as the main point of contact for apprentices, providing information, advice and guidance, monitoring progress against apprenticeship standards and maintaining strong relationships with employers to ensure apprentices develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours (KSBs) they need to carry out their job role successfully.

The Skills Coach will provide teaching and assessment to apprentices and learners working towards individual qualifications and apprenticeship standards across various environments, including college and the workplace. They will manage a caseload efficiently to ensure timely completion of all qualifications, through scheduled block and day-release sessions at college and carry assessment visits at the apprentice’s place of work

The Skills Coach is responsible for completing tripartite progress reviews with apprentices and employers and all scheduled tasks and milestones as detailed on the apprenticeship training plan.

Applicants should have knowledge of apprenticeships and local/ skills need, knowledge of end point assessment and awarding, experience in coaching or assessing apprentices, a Level 3 Plumbing qualification, ACS Gas qualification (or be willing to work towards one) and a teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain).

Apart from our great location, our wonderful staff and positive culture, we also offer a range of other staff benefits, including generous annual leave and defined benefit pension schemes. We also value staff development and have 7 days a year planned for staff development, including elements of team development, socialisation and staff wellbeing.

If you are as passionate about making a difference, we look forward to receiving your application and joining our great college group.

The College is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive learning community, where we value inclusivity and treat our staff and students as individuals. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals.

For successful applicants, the post is subject to enhanced DBS check and other onboarding requirements in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidelines.

Application closing date: 14/09/2025

Interview date: Week commencing 15/09/2025