Sessional Teacher Plumbing

East Sussex College Group; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hastings is seeking a passionate Plumbing Instructor to deliver engaging lessons and support student development. Candidates should have at least a Level 2 qualification in Plumbing and relevant industry experience. This role offers a competitive salary between £29.31 and £45.16 per hour, with a commitment to professional development and teaching qualifications provided for those without prior teaching experience. The position is sessional, with current needs on Fridays for approximately 4 hours per week.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to teaching qualifications

Career development training

Qualifications

• Minimum relevant industry experience in Plumbing.
• Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in Plumbing.
• Support and assess student progress.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of current practices and standards

Education

Minimum Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent)

Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can share your expertise in Plumbing?
Do you want to inspire and shape the next generation of skilled tradespeople?

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons across Levels 1 & 2 Plumbing.
• Supporting and assessing student progress, providing feedback and guidance.
• Contributing to quality assurance and continuous improvement processes.
• Staying up to date with industry developments and participating in staff training.

Requirements

• Minimum of Level 2 in Plumbing (or equivalent).
• Relevant industry experience and knowledge of current practices and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one. For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with no/limited teaching experience. We are able to offer teacher development & qualifications to enable teaching success.

Job Details

• Closing date: 1st February 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

Location

College location: Based at our Ore Valley Campus.

Salary

Annual salary: £29.31 - £45.16 Per Hour – includes holiday rate.
Hourly rate: £29.31 - £45.16 (Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours

Hours: Sessional – current requirement on Friday for approx. 4 hours per week.

Benefits

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

Application Process

To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.

Contact

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email [e-mail]. Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Other Information

East Sussex College is a people-centric, values-driven, ambitious and inclusive Further Education College with over 1,300 colleagues and over 5,500 students. We offer a broad curriculum including A Levels, T-levels, work based, 14-19, HE and adult programmes with campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and develop even stronger pathways for our students and communities.

• (ESC PROUD VALUES) POSITIVITY – RESPECT – OPPORTUNITY – UNITY - DIVERSITY

East Sussex College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Application & Safeguarding Process

• We are committed to ensuring our colleague recruitment process is accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please get in touch with people services who will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptions ([e-mail]).
• Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK; work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
• Prior to interview all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form (including explanation of any gaps in employment), a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form and we will carry out an online check.
• Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role at a college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.
• If offered a role with us, as part of our pre-employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will be required.
• Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

DEIB Commitment

• We embrace the individuality of every person in our community.
• We continue to cultivate a people-centric culture where everyone in our college can be their authentic selves, welcoming broad perspectives and implementing initiatives to continue ensuring the college is an equitable and inclusive workplace.
• The college is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local communities, considering positive action and reasonable adjustments to address any under-representation where suitable.
• ESC particularly encourages applications from black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, males and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ who are currently under represented staff groups.

Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.