Skills Practitioner

Ashford College; Dover; On-site; GBP 14,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational organization in Dover is seeking a Skills Practitioner for Plumbing to guide learners in developing practical skills and hands-on knowledge. This role involves delivering training, conducting assessments, and fostering a dynamic learning environment. Ideal candidates will have plumbing experience and a passion for mentoring young people. Join a supportive team where you can make a significant impact on students' education and career paths.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible Personal Leave

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Wellbeing & Health Support

Competitive Pension Scheme

Culture and Recognition

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced plumber with a passion for training.
• Industry experience in plumbing or building services.
• Some training or education experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support and facilitate learners in developing practical plumbing skills.
• Deliver in-class demonstrations to enhance learning.
• Manage workshop resources and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Team player

Recent industry experience in plumbing

Passion for mentoring

Job description

About The Role

Pass on Your Skills. Shape the Next Generation of Plumbers

Join EKC Group as a Skills Practitioner

Are you an experienced plumber ready to inspire others with your trade know-how? This is your opportunity to share your expertise, guide learners in developing practical skills, and play a key role in shaping the workforce of the future.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting staff and students across the Technical Services department
• Delivering hands‑on learning and technical guidance in Plumbing
• Conducting assessments and ensuring quality standards are met
• Liaising with colleagues, employers, and awarding bodies to support learner success
• Providing constructive feedback to help students progress and achieve
• Managing workshop stock, including ordering and issuing supplies

What we’re looking for:

• A qualified and experienced plumber with a passion for training and mentoring
• Strong communication skills and a practical, problem‑solving mindset
• A team player who enjoys working in a dynamic, learner‑focused environment

Why join us:

• Make a real impact by helping students gain skills for life
• Work with a supportive and experienced team
• Enjoy professional development opportunities and a rewarding career in education

Hours per week: 19
Salary: £13,253

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave – 26 days FTE per annum + 3 days after 5 years
• Learning and Development Opportunities – If you are interested in developing into teaching, you could benefit from our £7000 investment into teacher training through our in‑house Teaching Academy, 3‑4 annual paid group development days, bespoke training programmes and strong internal progression – 1 in 3 roles are filled internally
• Flexible Personal Leave – Time off your child's first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks – Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as Car leasing and Tech purchasing schemes, on‑site nursery
• Wellbeing & Health Support – Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return‑to‑work transitions
• Competitive Pension Scheme – 18% employer contribution
• Culture and Recognition – Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco‑friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net‑zero by 2030

About You

We’re seeking a motivated and organised Skills Practitioner – Plumbing to join our Technical Services team. You’ll use your hands‑on knowledge to support lessons, demonstrate techniques, and guide learners through practical tasks.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting and facilitating learners in developing practical plumbing skills
• Delivering in‑class demonstrations to enhance learning experiences
• Upholding and promoting excellent Health & Safety standards in all workshop areas
• Managing resources, ordering materials, and maintaining stock levels within budget
• Providing encouragement and feedback to help learners achieve their full potential

What we’re looking for:

• Recent, relevant industry experience in plumbing or building services
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• A passion for mentoring and supporting young people
• Ideally, some experience of training or education in the workplace (though not essential!)

Why join EKC Dover College:

• Inspire and shape the next generation of skilled plumbers
• Work in a friendly, supportive environment that values your trade experience
• Access professional development opportunities to grow your career in education

Interested?

No need to spend hours updating your CV — just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll be in touch with all applicants after the closing date.

Want to know more? For an informal chat about the role, email us at [e-mail]

About Us

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.

As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self‑declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

It is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so.

If you are successful in being shortlisted to interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce.

We are proud to hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer. This confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. With any successful candidate, we will explore any reasonable adjustments to a role due to a health needs or disability.

Similarly, we have a commitment to Care Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge) and to current or previous Armed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge) with a commitment to interview applicants who meet the positions essential criteria and who have declared this on their application.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.

We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in‑house recruitment team.