Retrofit Tutor

Sgscol; Stroud; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Stroud is seeking a Retrofit Tutor to plan and deliver courses in retrofitting. This role involves guiding learners through their qualifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering their progression. Applicants should have strong communication skills, experience in the retrofit industry, and knowledge of green standards. The role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Generous Annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Access to discounted shopping benefits

Free Annual Eye test

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Knowledge of green industry standards is critical.
• Experience in the retrofit industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver retrofit courses.
• Stay updated with current industry demands.
• Guide learners through retrofit qualifications.
• Conduct assessments ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in a team

Sound knowledge of green industry standards

Retrofit Industry experience

Job description

SGS has an exciting opportunity for a Retrofit Tutor to join our team!

Reference: REQ001381
Location: SGS GREEN, SGS Stroud, SGS Filton
FTE Salary: up to £ 41,076.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications or experience)
Hourly Rate: £42.38 per hour to include all preparation, delivery and assessment.
Contract Type: Claims, Fixed Term until the 31th March 2026
Working Hours: Approximately 4 per week initially

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

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE’s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.

Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering for retrofit courses
• Keeping up to date with current demand within the retrofit Industry
• Guide and develop learner skills to prepare them to undertake retrofit qualifications while supporting their progression
• Conduct assessments for retrofit-related qualifications, ensuring compliance with relevant awarding body standards and regulations.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound knowledge of green industry standards and practice.
• Retrofit Industry experience

Please apply online by: 30th January 2026

Expected Interview Date: 9th February 2026

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.