Bricklaying Performance Coach

Dovetail and Slate; Sefton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Ltd. is seeking a Bricklaying Performance Coach to train and assess apprentices in workplace environments across the North West. The role combines hands-on coaching with portfolio development and regular progress reviews to help learners meet industry standards.

The position offers a permanent contract, with travel to various sites, and a structured learning path including funded teacher training and ongoing professional development. Salary is £32,000–£40,000 FTE.

Qualifications

• Strong vocational background in bricklaying with industry experience.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and assessing learners.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to workplace settings.

Responsibilities

• Assess bricklaying apprentices in workplace settings and conduct progress reviews.
• Lead portfolio development and coaching aligned with bricklaying apprenticeship standards.
• Maintain accurate assessment documentation and learner progress records.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers to support learner progress.
• Instill industry standards and professional practice in apprentices.

Skills

Bricklaying experience

Coaching/mentoring

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Level 2 Maths and English

Assessor qualification (CAVA, A1, D32/D33)

Teaching qualification (AET, CertEd, PGCE)

Job description

Bricklaying Performance Coach

Permanent

Location: the North West

Salary: 32,000 - 40,000 FTE

Start date: 13 October 2026

Are you an experienced bricklayer looking to coach and support the next generation of apprentices?

About the Role

You'll coach and assess bricklaying apprentices, combining workplace visits with portfolio development and structured progress reviews. You'll support learners to build the technical skills, industry knowledge and professional standards they need to achieve their apprenticeship and progress in their trade.

This role would suit someone with a strong vocational background in bricklaying who is ready to move into coaching, as well as those already assessing or tutoring. If you haven't taught before, you'll be supported with fully funded teacher training, mentoring and ongoing professional development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing bricklaying apprentices in workplace settings and conducting regular progress reviews.

• Leading portfolio development and coaching aligned with the bricklaying apprenticeship standard.

• Maintaining accurate assessment documentation and tracking records.

• Building and maintaining effective relationships with employers to support learner progress.

• Instilling industry standards and professional practice in apprentices.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Strong vocational background in bricklaying, with solid industry experience

• Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)

• A full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel to workplace settings

Desirable (but not essential):

• Assessor qualification (CAVA, A1, D32/D33), or a willingness to work towards one

• Teaching qualification (AET, CertEd, PGCE)

• Prior experience working within a further education provider or independent training provider

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.