Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship Trainer

Ashford College; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking an Apprenticeship Trainer for Carpentry and Joinery to guide and assess apprentices through their programmes. You will deliver practical and theoretical training, support learners to gain essential skills, and collaborate with employers to reflect current industry standards.

You will ideally hold an Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1, or CAVA) and may have an Internal QA qualification (TDLB D34, V1 or similar).

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience and knowledge within Carpentry and Joinery.
• Passion for supporting and developing apprentices and new entrants to the industry.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and engage learners from a range of backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An Assessor qualification, such as D32/D33, A1 or the Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA).
• An Internal Quality Assurance qualification, such as TDLB D34, V1 or the Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging practical and theoretical training in Carpentry and Joinery.
• Supporting apprentices to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for their apprenticeship.
• Assessing learners' progress and providing constructive, meaningful feedback to help them improve.
• Working closely with employers to ensure training reflects current industry standards and workplace requirements.
• Monitoring and recording apprentice progress, ensuring learners remain on track to achieve their qualifications.
• Supporting apprentices through their programme and towards successful End-Point Assessment.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and encouraging learning environment where apprentices can thrive.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the curriculum and apprenticeship teams.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Assessor skills

Communication

Learner motivation

Education

Relevant Carpentry & Joinery qualification or extensive experience

Job description

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking an Apprenticeship Trainer for Carpentry and Joinery to guide and assess apprentices through their programmes. You will deliver practical and theoretical training, support learners to gain essential skills, and collaborate with employers to reflect current industry standards.

You will ideally hold an Assessor qualification (D32/D33, A1, or CAVA) and may have an Internal QA qualification (TDLB D34, V1 or similar).