FE Tutor - Construction Trades (Painting & Decorating/Plumbing)

About the role

Equal Teaching is recruiting a skilled tradesperson or experienced FE tutor to teach construction trades such as Painting & Decorating, Plumbing, Electrical Installation or Plastering & Tiling to learners working towards nationally recognised qualifications. The workplace is on site, in a school in Rhondda Cynon Taf, and the pay is £160-£200 per day.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theory sessions in your trade specialism(s)
• Assess learner work and prepare them for trade tests and exams
• Maintain safe, well-organised workshops in line with industry regulations
• Support learner progress, attendance and wellbeing as a personal tutor
• Keep course content current with industry standards and awarding body requirements (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, EAL)

Required profile

• Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant trade
• Recent hands-on industry experience at a skilled/craft level
• GCSE/Level 2 English and Maths, or willingness to achieve this
• A teaching qualification (DET/PGCE/Cert Ed), or willingness to work towards one
• Enhanced DBS check (required for the role)
• Nice to have: Assessor award (TAQA/A1), previous teaching or mentoring experience, additional trade qualifications

Candidates may be an experienced tradesperson moving into teaching or an established FE lecturer/tutor with strong industry experience. To join, you need an enhanced DBS check, valid ID documents and two strong references.

What we offer

• Complimentary CPD and professional growth opportunities
• One of the most affordable Enhanced DBS checks in the industry
• Company pension plan
• Exclusive employee discounts
• Free or on-site parking at many schools
• Referral bonuses for recommending friends