Job Description

If you've got real-world experience and a passion for passing on your expertise, you could thrive as a teacher in Further Education.

Harlow College is a dynamic, innovative further education institution committed to delivering high quality training across construction disciplines. Our Construction team is expanding, and we are now seeking an enthusiastic Plumbing Teacher who also brings multi trade skills to support a broad and engaging curriculum.

Teacher Plumbing & Multi-Skills

Salary: qualified* up to £43,392, FTE

Unqualified up to £34,376 per annum FTE

Location: Harlow

Full time

Permanent

We are looking for a passionate and skilled professional to teach Plumbing to fulltime students and apprentices (up to Level2), while also delivering elements of multi trade training where required.

You do not need a teaching qualification to work in Further Education, just a passion to educate tomorrow's workforce. We will support the successful applicant to gain their teaching qualification whilst they work at no cost! **.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging theory and practical lessons inPlumbingand contribute toMulti Skillsprovision (e.g., basic carpentry, tiling, plastering, or general construction).
Prepare, plan, and deliver learning sessions that motivate and challenge learners of all abilities.
Provide practical demonstrations and hands on training to develop learners' industry ready skills.
Assess student performance, track progress, and provide constructive feedback.
Support individual learning needs and help remove barriers to learning.
Create an inclusive learning environment that promotes success and independence.
Stay current with industry trends, developments, and best practice.

We would love to meet with you if you have;

Assessor qualification (A1) and/or Verifier qualification (V1)or are willing to work towards this
Level 2 Plumbing qualification or above
Industry experience in Plumbing
Experience teaching or training others
Level 4 or above teaching qualification or are willing to work towards this
GCSE Maths & English at a grade C or above or equivalent
Additional multi trade experience across construction disciplines

What we can offer:

Ongoing, regular professional development opportunities
Excellent benefits package which include;
Flexible Working
Hybrid Working
42 days annual leave plus bank holidays
A day off on your birthday! (pro rata part time)
College closures at Easter and Christmas
Contractual Sick Pay scheme and access to Occupational Health
An excellent contributory Pension Scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme)
Simply Health Cash Plan
Free Will Writing Service
Cycle to Work Scheme
Plus, lots more!!
To apply: click the link or copy and paste it into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/3uyb6khh

Closing date for applications is12/04/2026

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH ESSEX SCHOOLS JOBS AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED

This vacancy may close early dependant on the volume of applications received, we therefore encourage you to apply ASAP.

Still unsure if this is the right role for you?

You're welcome to visit or have an informal discussion. Please contact Mark Cooper for further information mcooper@harlow-college.ac.uk, Tel: 01279 868 253

WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING AGENCY CV'S AT THIS TIME.

Please do not send agency CV's to either of the above email addresses.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

*Qualified = level 4 teaching qualification

** subject to a training agreement