Plumbing Tutor

Salary
:
Up to £43,500 depending on skills and experience.

Location
: JTL Birmingham Training Centre

DBS Required
: YES

Contract Type
:
Permanent

Hours of Work
: 35

Working pattern: Full time & permanent. Normal working hours are 35 per week, excluding 1‑hour main meal break.

Salary: Up to £43,500 depending on skills and experience.

JTL is one of the largest work‑based training providers in England and Wales. We work with over 8,000 learners and more than 3,000 employers across England and Wales in more than 100 locations. We are an Ofsted recognised Good provider and a registered charity, meaning every penny JTL receive is reinvested into the training we offer.

To ensure that we deliver high quality teaching and learning at our JTL Training Centre in Preston in all aspects of the PMES related theoretical and practical syllabus for City and Guilds at Level 3.

As a qualified Plumber and experienced tutor, you know what it takes to complete plumbing work to exceptional standards of safety and quality. You have the right technical abilities. You are up to date with the most recent technology, and just as importantly, you combine real attention to detail with the ability to think logically and solve complex problems on your feet.

You will be responsible for developing material to support the required course. This is an exciting new opportunity where we will want you to help promote the activities of the centre including maintaining relationships with external parties, assisting with industry events, and keeping abreast of developments in your field of expertise. You will be responsible for the welfare and safety of apprentices at all times.

Good IT skills are a must for this role, and with your good administrative and organisational skills, and you will quickly establish yourself as an invaluable member of our team.

• Teach both theoretical and practical subjects at Level 2 and Level 3 in line with awarding body requirements.
• Assess apprentices’ course work as required by the relevant awarding bodies.
• Maintain accurate records on attendance, punctuality and progress, preparing regular reports and liaising with the relevant Training Officer regarding course progress, disciplinary and pastoral issues.
• Advise regarding the need for materials and equipment as required by the course syllabus, ensuring sufficient stocks are available for teaching and workshop activities.
• Supervise training activities ensuring that control and apprentice discipline is of the highest standard.
• Responsible for the welfare and safety of apprentices always.
• Co‑operate with internal and external inspection bodies, responding to any reasonable request for information required.
• Actively engage in other such duties, under the discretion of the Training Centre Manager, as and when necessary.
• Give support and guidance to apprentices through each year of their apprenticeship, as necessary, supporting Framework completion within the given time frames.
• Ensure that the pastoral relationship with the apprentice actively safeguards and promotes their welfare.
• Proactively engage in customer focus, responding to any training needs/queries/issues raised by employers, apprentices or related parties in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete all required administration documents following contractual guidelines and within given time frames.
• Maintain good working relationships with external parties assisting with industry events and committees when required
• Maintain an awareness of developments in field of expertise ensuring professional knowledge is always up-to-date.

• Advanced Craft Certificate in Plumbing, Plumbing NVQ3 or equivalent
• Relevant gas qualification and experience
• Certificate in Education or equivalent teaching qualification
• Good Presentation Skills
• Good IT Skills
• Verifiable post qualification plumbing experience within a mechanical services organisation Understanding of Further Education
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Managing Safely)
• Assessor qualifications (D32, D33, A1 or TAQA)
• Internal Verifier qualifications (D34, V1 or TAQA)
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