About The Role
Teach What You Know, Inspire Where You Go.
Do you have a passion for Plumbing and Heating?
Ready to take your skills from workshop to classroom?
A career in education is a great way to share your expertise and inspire the next generation of trades professionals!
As a Skills Practitioner in Plumbing and Heating at Canterbury College, you will provide learning support to students in practical environments on campus and at work placements.
Other aspects of the role include working with external suppliers to manage stock control of plumbing materials, placing orders, preparing equipment and tools for learner activities, and undertaking minor, routine, and scheduled maintenance jobs within classrooms and workshop areas.
We prioritize an excellent student experience and also focus on supporting our employees. Here are some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:
* Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
* Generous pension scheme - 18% employer contribution
* Access to hundreds of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (including restaurant, grocery, retail, gym, holidays)
* Access to cycle-to-work, car leasing, and tech purchasing schemes
* Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home, and interviews
* Being part of a company with a focus on Eco-Sustainability and achieving Net-Zero
* Participation in Community Days and the Annual Staff Celebration Day
About You
We are seeking a passionate, organized, and efficient team member!
What are we looking for?
* Recent industry experience in domestic Plumbing and Heating
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to facilitate learners on tasks and provide practical demonstrations in the classroom
Ideally, you will have experience in education or workplace training and be able to work with young people to help them achieve their full potential, aligned with the culture and ethos of the Group.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining high Health & Safety standards in practical environments, purchasing resources within budget, and upholding safety standards.
No need to update your CV—just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress, and we will review all applications and contact candidates after the closing date.
For an informal chat about the role or any queries, please email us at jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk
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 organization in the country to receive the Outstanding grade across all strands under the new Ofsted framework. Our inclusive approach places students and communities at the heart of everything we do, reflected in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to undergo checks, including DBS checks and reference verification, to ensure suitability to work with these groups. Shortlisted candidates will be asked about their suitability during the interview process.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all community members, especially underrepresented groups. We hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider reasonable adjustments for applicants with health needs or disabilities. We also support Care Leavers and Armed Forces personnel, with a commitment to interview eligible candidates who declare these statuses.
We welcome flexible working arrangements and those returning from a career break. Our recruitment process is managed in-house, and we do not engage agencies for permanent staffing.
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