Assessor - Plumbing

Are you looking to make a real impact in the next generation of skilled tradespeople?
Do you want to use your industry expertise to support learners in achieving their qualifications and career goals?

We are currently recruiting for a Plumbing Assessor to join East Sussex College Group - one of the largest providers of Apprenticeships in the Southeast and a leading Further Education college.

• Delivering high-quality assessment and support to Plumbing Installation learners across a range of programmes.
• Teaching and assessing both theory and practical elements, including online delivery where appropriate.
• Building strong relationships with employers and learners to ensure timely achievement of qualifications.
• Managing a caseload of learners and maintaining accurate records in line with ESFA and college requirements.

• Plumbing Installation qualifications and occupational competence at minimum Level 3 (Level 5 desirable).
• A TAQA Assessor qualification (or equivalent: A1/D32/D33); IQA qualification desirable.
• Experience in work-based assessment and working with learners 1:1 or in small groups.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and IT skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and travel as required.

For many of our teaching and assessing roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career including industry professionals with no or limited teaching experience. We offer full support, teacher training, and qualifications to help you succeed in your role.

• Closing date: 5th January 2026
• Interview Date: Ongoing - we will be operating rolling review and interview.

College location: Based at our Eastbourne/Hastings campus with travel to work places.

Annual salary: Competitive (Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: Full time – 37 Hours/52.14 Weeks - Part time considered.

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.

Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email

East Sussex College is a people-centric, values-driven, ambitious and inclusive Further Education College with over 1,300 colleagues and over 5500 students. We offer a broad curriculum including A Levels, T-levels, work based, 14-19, HE and adult programmes with campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and develop even stronger pathways for our students and communities.

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East Sussex College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We are committed to ensuring our colleague recruitment process is accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please get in touch with people services who will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptions ().

Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK, work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Prior to interview all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form (including explanation of any gaps in employment), a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form and we will carry out an online check.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role at a college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

If offered a role with us, as part of our pre-employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will be required.

Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

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