Plumbing Teacher

Activate Learning
Reading, Berkshire

Join Activate Learning as a Plumbing Teacher

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of plumbing professionals? Join our Construction team at Reading College as a Plumbing Teacher and inspire students to develop the skills they need for a successful career in the industry!

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Plumber to deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment to our level 1 & 2 students. You will play a vital role in preparing learners for employment by providing industry-relevant knowledge and hands-on training.

Our Construction Faculty has an excellent track record of delivering vocational plumbing courses that embed employability skills at their core. With strong industry links and a team of experienced professionals, we ensure our students receive the best possible training for a successful future in plumbing.

At Activate Learning, we are dedicated in providing high-quality education that meets the needs of both students and employers. We are looking for someone who is passionate about teaching and committed to delivering engaging, skills-based learning. If you have the knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm to support our students in achieving their goals, we would love to hear from you!

What we offer

  • A supportive and experienced teaching team
  • Highly successful, professionally accredited plumbing courses
  • Opportunities for career development and progression
  • A dynamic and engaging teaching environment

Salary: Up to £43,869 with a potentialhard-to-fill supplement (dependent on qualifications and experience).

What do you need to be a Plumbing teacher at Activate Learning?

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Level 3 or abovequalification in Plumbing
  • Industry experience within the plumbing sector
  • Educated to GCSE Level 4/C or equivalent
  • Previous teaching experience is an advantage, this is not essential as full support and training will be given.
  • IQA Qualificationor equivalent would be desirable but not essential

What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?

Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three-day induction programme , with an afternoon focused on sharing our approaches to teaching and assessment. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learning’s mission, values and Learning Philosophy led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.

In addition, we offer a one-day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.

Learn more about Teachers at Activate Learning

Who we are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

  • Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
  • Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
  • Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
  • Learning and Development : continuous opportunities for teachers’ professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
  • Teaching Support : Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
  • Pension Schemes : Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
  • Generous Annual Leave : Up to 6 weeks paid leave
  • Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
  • On-Site Facilities : Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits & wellbeing offering, please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.

Tagged as: Teaching

Posted 2026-01-27

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