Apprenticeship Skills Tutor - Plumbing

Apprenticeship Skills Tutor – Plumbing

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week, all year round)

Duration: Permanent

Salary : £33,487 (unqualified teacher/assessor) to £38,487 (qualified teacher/assessor) a year with benefits

Location: Rotherham College, Rotherham (with offsite travel within South Yorkshire and surrounding areas)

Apply by: 14/09/2026

Are you a master of your craft with a passion for passing on the torch? We’re looking for a dedicated Plumbing Skills Tutor to join our Work-Based Learning team. This isn’t just a teaching job; it’s a chance to shape the next generation of plumbers and gas engineers, turning enthusiastic learners into elite tradespeople.

The Role: Why It Matters

You won't just be checking boxes; you’ll be a mentor, a coach, and an industry expert.

You will:

Bring the Craft to Life: Deliver creative, engaging sessions that bridge the gap between the workshop and the site. Support the Journey: Use your industry insight to develop the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) that modern employers crave. Be the Expert in the Field: Conduct on-site performance reviews and assessments, ensuring our apprentices meet the highest professional standards. Stay Connected: Use your tech-savviness to track progress through e-portfolios, keeping everyone—from the student to the employer—on the path to success.

What You’ll Bring to the Bench

We value your hands-on experience as much as your paperwork. We’re looking for:

Industry Roots: Solid experience in Plumbing and/or Gas engineering. Trade Credentials: An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant plumbing trade. The Right Tools: An A1/V1 Assessor Award and a Level 5 Teaching Qualification (or the drive to work toward them with our support!). People Skills: The ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of learners and partner organisations.

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

Department Info

You’ll report to the Work-Based Learning Team Leader, working alongside a collaborative team of Curriculum Managers and Lecturers. We pride ourselves on being flexible, proactive and, most importantly, student-focused.

Our excellent benefits and rewards package:

Access to local government pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 15.6% to 23.68%) Up to 44 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles Free Parking available at all of our sites Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made