Plumbing Teacher / Assessor
Salary: Up to £54,453 per annum
Hours per week: 37
Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours
Location: Bicester Campus
Contract type: Permanent
Weeks per annum: 52
Are you an experienced plumber or gas engineer looking to pass on your skills to the next generation? Or are you an established plumbing & heating, gas or HVAC lecturer or assessor seeking a new opportunity in a high‑quality training environment? Whichever you consider yourself, it would be great to hear from you.
The Bicester Construction Skills Centre is designed specifically for apprentices, existing tradespeople, and employers. It offers a professional environment that feels much more like a workplace than a traditional college. Our Blue Flame Accredited Gas Centre delivers Gas Safe qualifications alongside our apprenticeship provision, supported by modern workshops, state‑of‑the‑art equipment, and industry‑standard materials.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver practical and theory‑based training to level 3 apprentices in classrooms and workshops.
* Support learners to develop essential workplace behaviours, including punctuality, teamwork, and effective communication.
* Carry out training/assessments in the workplace to ensure competence and progress.
* Contribute to a positive, professional learning environment that mirrors real‑world industry standards.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high‑quality provision and learner outcomes.
Skills and Experience
We welcome applications from both experienced industry professionals and qualified lecturers.
Essential
* Qualified to a Level 3 NVQ / Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating (e.g. City & Guilds 8202, 6189, 9289 or equivalent).
* Significant industry experience in Plumbing/Gas trades.
* Strong practical skills and up‑to‑date industry knowledge.
* Enthusiasm for developing others and sharing professional expertise.
* A passion for teaching the next generation of plumbing and gas trade professionals.
Desirable
* Experience teaching in a post‑16 college environment.
Why Work with us
Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.
AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.
Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices and will conduct thorough pre‑employment checks. This includes an online search of publicly available information to ensure no evidence of unsuitable behaviour or content that could damage the college’s reputation.
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