Plumbing Course Leader; Tutor + Golden + Bursary Enhancement + CPD Initiatives

Plumbing Course Leader (Tutor)

Full time, 37 hours per week (Fractional posts considered).

Location:

The Stephen Burke Construction Academy, Swadlincote.

Salary:
Up to £36,590 pro rata.

PLUS £4,500 'Golden Hello' staged over 3 years, plus Bursary up to £1,800 per year (qualification level dependent), plus up to £11,000 professional development bursary for formal education and training qualifications including Level 3-5 Education & Teaching, Level 3 TAQA Assessor Qualification, Level 4 TAQA Internal Quality Assurance Qualification, Level 4 HNC in Construction / Civil Engineering.

Lead in the delivery and coordination of our plumbing programmes, ensuring high‑quality teaching and an excellent learner experience.

Possibly develop and deliver specialist industry‑related courses as part of continued growth.

Support and enhance the learning environment for students, maintaining up‑to‑date industry knowledge and engaging teaching approach.

• Strong industry experience in plumbing or electrical installation.
• Relevant qualifications in specialist subject.
• Teaching qualification desirable; supporting candidates willing to work towards one.
• Qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths with evidence of qualifications required.

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff.
• Generous holiday plans.
• Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible working policies.
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year.
• On‑site nursery with Good Ofsted rating.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free annual eye tests.
• Access to onsite gym.
• Staff discounts at Mulberry restaurant, Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon.
• Employee of the Month scheme.
• Discounted health cash plan.
• BHN Extras discount scheme.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and successful applicants will be required to apply for Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including under‑represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working towards a net zero environmental impact.