Tutor of Plumbing

This is an excellent opportunity for the right person to join our vibrant and growing plumbing curriculum area. We have seen continued growth, especially in apprentices and this growth is forecast to continue.

This is an exciting time to join the College, especially with the future growth in renewables and the Net Zero target. The role will involve providing excellent teaching and learning to full time students and apprentices. The qualifications delivered include Level 2 Diplomas, and the Level 3 Standard for apprentices including the NVQ. The role also provides an opportunity to develop strategies in preparation for the T Level, which we plan to deliver from September 24. Tracking and monitoring of students while providing a safe working environment are also key to the role., The College is exempt from the provisions of the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974, by virtue of the fact that postholders have access to children and young people, and to vulnerable adults.

In such circumstances, York College is legally entitled to ask applicants for details of all convictions, and cautions irrespective of whether they are 'spent' or 'unspent'. This means that you must disclose all convictions and cautions in your application.

2. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks
We take the safety of our learners extremely seriously, and to ensure no unsuitable persons are employed, all successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, regardless of the role they undertake. This is a regulated role (e.g. those roles providing teaching, training, instructing, advice and guidance, or supervision of children). As such it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

3. Online Search of Shortlisted Candidates
Please note we will undertake online searches of all shortlisted candidates, to identify any candidates who may give cause for concern in relation to learner safety.

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.

Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application.

You will have strong industry skills and a wealth of experience of plumbing practices and be qualified up to Level 3 including gas. You should be self-motivated, work well in a team and have a passion for working with young people in a supportive and instructive manner. You will have a flexible approach and be able to work as part of a team to deliver high quality teaching and learning.

A college with an excellent track record for quality, we're amongst the top performers in the region. We're one of the largest providers of A Level and vocational programmes for 16 to 19 year olds in the region. We also deliver a range of T Levels, Traineeships, Apprenticeships, degree level courses, working with over 1,000 employers, helping them to meet their current and future skills needs.

We are proud of our excellent achievement rates for students at all levels, as well as our outstanding student progression into higher-level study and employment.

York College is proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Salary: Up to £40,109 per annum (subject to experience and qualifications). Plus generous benefits. These include:

• 55 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)


• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme


• Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE) - worth up to £6,000 over two years