Programme Tutor - Plumbing and Domestic Heating Job description West Suffolk College - Bury St Edmunds 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent Salary: £31,206 - £34,965 (Dependent on qualifications and experience) Additional £3,000 Joining Bonus Employee Referral Bonus Scheme Are you a passionate professional with expertise in Plumbing and Domestic Heating? We're looking for a Programme Tutor to inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople!What You Will Do: Deliver engaging and high-quality learning programmes for apprentices and learners. Work closely with employers and learners to create tailored training plans. Embed essential skills like English, maths, and digital literacy into every session. Prepare learners for success in their End Point Assessments with expert coaching. Track progress and provide ongoing mentorship to ensure learners thrive. Build strong relationships with employers to provide top-notch customer service. Why Join Us? Play a vital role in shaping future industry professionals. Work in a supportive and innovative learning environment. Enjoy a fulfilling career helping learners reach their goals. Competitive salary and opportunities for personal development. The successful candidate must have NVQ Level 3 plumbing and heating qualification (or equivalent) or a Certified in Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety and Appliances (CCN1). Previous experience of coaching and mentoring people would be an advantage. If you are ready to inspire, mentor, and lead the next wave of plumbing and heating specialists, we want to hear from you!We offer a wide range of staff benefits including: Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme/Teachers Pension Scheme Family friendly policies and flexible working Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Employee wellbeing initiatives Free parking Canteen Company events Access to various memberships and discount schemes Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days Funded subject course development for your role Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities Career progression opportunities West Suffolk College provides a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals seeking to make a real impact in education. As one of the largest further education providers in the region, the college offers a broad range of courses, from apprenticeships to degree programmes, allowing you to contribute to diverse learning paths. The college is deeply committed to both student success and staff development. With its strong ties to local businesses and industry, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on real-world projects and help shape the future workforce. The supportive and innovative atmosphere encourages professional growth through training and development programmes. By joining West Suffolk College, you become part of a forward-thinking institution known for its excellent facilities, state-of-the-art resources, and a focus on employability, making it an exciting place to further your career. The Eastern Education Group helps shape and deliver education from primary through to those accessing University, Apprenticeships (higher and degree) and professional development in the workplace. We also support those people who simply have a passion for learning. As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview. This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance. The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For further information please contact our recruitment team at: [... Click Apply... ]leted application forms should be made via out recruitment portal - if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website. * This will be paid as £1,500 at the end of first month of employment and £1,500 after six months completed service. The entire sum will be repayable if you leave within the first two years of service. This only applies to direct applicants and not to those staff who come through an agency. Internal college policy applies.