Programme Tutor – Plumbing

• West Suffolk College
• Address: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3RL
• Salary: 32205 - 36084 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year
• Contract: as soon as possible

• Reference: 8895

Part of Eastern Education Group.

Additional 3000 Joining Bonus*

Employee Referral Bonus Scheme.

Are you a passionate professional with expertise in Plumbing and Domestic Heating

West Suffolk College is looking for a Programme Tutor Plumbing to inspire the next generation of skilled this role youll deliver engaging high-quality learning programmes for apprentices and learners working closely with both learners and employers to create tailored training plans. Youll also embed essential skills such as English mathematics and digital literacy into your teaching while preparing learners for success in their End Point Assessments through expert coaching and support.

Youll play a key role in tracking learner progress providing ongoing mentorship and ensuring every individual has the tools and confidence to thrive. Building strong relationships with employers will be central to your work helping to deliver an outstanding customer experience and maintain high training standards. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact while working in a supportive and forward-thinking learning environment with a competitive salary and opportunities for personal development.

You will hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Plumbing and Heating (or equivalent) or a CCN1 certification in Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety and Appliances. Previous experience in coaching or mentoring is desirable. If youre ready to inspire guide and develop the next generation of plumbing and heating specialists wed love 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.

* This will be paid as 1500 at the end of first month of employment and 1500 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

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings including schools further education colleges and specialist learning provisions ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence inclusivity and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically socially and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities businesses and industry leaders we ensure our curriculum remains relevant equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.

Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs offering specialist provisions for those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health needs) and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education combining academic excellence with pastoral care safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.

As a collective Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement innovation and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies including Ofsted to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching learning and student support. Our leadership team educators and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education driving positive change and enabling learners to realise their full potential.

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 email our recruitment team on

Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal on our website

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days 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.

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