Plumbing Instructor & Demonstrator - Hands-on Teaching

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary: Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration.

Location: Bersham Road

Contract Type: Full time/Permanent

Salary: £26,980 - £31,245 (this is the full time salary, salary will be pro rata depending on working pattern)

The Institute of Technology department at Bersham Road, Wrexham, is seeking an experienced Instructor Demonstrator in Plumbing to support the delivery of high-quality practical learning. Working within a modern workshop environment equipped with industry-standard tools, equipment and materials, you will help learners develop the practical skills, confidence and professional behaviours needed to progress into employment, apprenticeships or further study.

The role will involve supporting and delivering practical plumbing workshop sessions, demonstrating safe and effective working methods, preparing tools, materials and equipment, and working closely with the course team to support learner progress. You will contribute to the development of learners’ technical skills in areas such as pipework, jointing, domestic plumbing systems, installation methods, safe working practices and general workshop procedures.

You will also support the maintenance of a safe, clean and well-organised workshop environment, assist with learner supervision, contribute to record keeping where required, and help ensure that learners are supported to achieve high standards in their practical work. Adherence to Coleg Cambria’s guidelines on Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Quality is essential.

If you have relevant plumbing industry experience, strong practical skills, and a commitment to supporting the next generation of learners, we welcome your application. Join our dedicated team at Bersham Road and contribute to the continued development of high-quality technical education.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 or equivalent in Plumbing or a professionally relevant subject area.
• Relevant commercial or domestic plumbing experience.
• Able to confidently demonstrate practical plumbing skills and safe working practices to learners.
• Able to support the planning and delivery of effective practical workshop sessions that enhance learning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within plumbing and building services and ways of keeping up to date with such developments.
• Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching, learning and assessment.
• Demonstrate a good level of IT competence, as well as being willing and able to learn how to use new IT packages and systems.
• Able to deal promptly and effectively with inappropriate behaviour in the classroom or workshop environment.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and support learners with a range of practical abilities.
• Able to maintain a safe, clean and well-organised practical working environment.
• Welsh skills are essential for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer. We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council. Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits:

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites
• Cycle Scheme
• Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
• Discounted Rates for Restaurants
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave