Apprenticeship Assessor/Teacher – Plumbing (Part Time)

Job Reference: LUM31696/2707

Number of Positions Requested: 1

Contract Type: LEG - Permanent - Part Time, 52 weeks

Salary: Commencing at £31,916 with progression to £35,912 per annum

Working Hours: 30 hours per week

Closing Date: 02/07/2026

Job Category: Assessors/Verifiers

Benefits

• Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays; Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days; Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane)
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles

About the Role

Keighley College are seeking an Assessor/Teacher to join our Apprenticeships department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop or broaden their career within apprenticeships. You’ll join an established team with a strong focus on quality, performance, and learner outcomes. The role offers autonomy alongside support, giving you the chance to further develop your practice, contribute to team performance, and play a key role in meeting departmental targets. There are opportunities to build on your teaching, assessment, and employer engagement skills, supported by ongoing professional development. Please note, this is a part-time (30 hours per week) role. The pro rata'd salary for this role is £25,877 with progression to £29,177.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with apprentices and employers to deliver high-quality training and assessment in the workplace and, where needed, in college.
• Manage your own caseload of learners, supporting them from enrolment through to completion.
• Plan and deliver engaging learning, carry out regular progress reviews, and ensure each apprentice stays on track to achieve.
• Build strong relationships with employers, tailoring training to meet their needs while maintaining high standards and compliance.
• You’ll be out in the field, working hands-on with learners and helping them develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in their careers.

About You

A skilled plumber with solid industry experience and a desire to give something back to the trade. You may not have worked in education before, but you’ve coached others on site, shared your knowledge, and take pride in developing people around you. Someone who can bring real-world expertise into apprenticeship delivery, someone who can support, guide, and inspire learners while building strong relationships with employers.

About Us

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections. Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CVs and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.