Team Leader in Construction Apprenticeships (Plumbing and Heating) in Bristol

Location: Horizon 38

Salary: Up to £35,793 per annum, plus a £1,500 allowance for team lead responsibilities and up to £5,000 annual market supplement. (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Financial Rewards And Benefits

• Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives
• Competitive Pension Scheme – Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays – 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self‑elected development days (Full‑Time Equivalent)
• Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College
• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees
• Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
• Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free Annual Eye test
• All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
• Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
• Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
• Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
• Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, assessment and support across Gas, Plumbing and Heating apprenticeship programmes, ensuring consistently strong learner outcomes
• Support quality assurance activities, including IQA processes, standardisation and compliance with awarding body and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with the Learning Area Manager to monitor learner progress, ensuring timely achievement and accurate tracking of performance
• Contribute to curriculum development across Plumbing, Domestic Heating, Gas and Renewables, embedding continuous improvement
• Support and guide colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching, learning and assessment across the provision
• Engage with employers to ensure training meets industry needs and supports positive apprentice experiences and outcomes

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant industry qualifications in Gas, Plumbing and Heating, with up-to-date sector knowledge and experience
• Experience of delivering or assessing apprenticeships, with a strong understanding of IQA practices and quality assurance processes
• Ability to support team development and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to track learner progress and maintain accurate records
• A recognised teaching and/or assessing qualification (e.g. PGCE, AET, CAVA, TAQA) or willingness to work towards
• Passion for developing apprentices and supporting high-quality training aligned to industry standards

Please apply online by: Monday 12th July

Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed

If you have any queries please contact

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.