Construction Multi Skills Trainee Tutor

The Consultancy Home Counties; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational organization in Ipswich is seeking a Multi Skills Vocational Trainer. This role involves delivering practical training sessions in construction, creating tailored learning plans, and providing pastoral support. Ideal candidates will have a multi-trade background and teaching experience, committed to fostering a love for learning in students.

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering engaging lessons.
• Experience in FE teaching desired.
• Ability to inspire and support learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical multi-skills construction sessions.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons.
• Create tailored learning plans for learner progression.

Skills

Industry recognised qualification in Construction

Post 16 teaching qualification

English and Maths qualifications at Level 2

Professional expertise in the Construction sector

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills

Education

Industry recognised qualification in Construction

Post 16 teaching qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Multi Skills Vocational Trainer to join our vibrant team in Ipswich! This role will be suitable for anyone with a multi-trade background in Plastering, Joinery and/or Bricklaying, or a general all-rounder with prior experience in teaching a multi-skills course. If you’re committed to delivering engaging lessons, making a difference in young learners’ lives, and fostering a love for learning, we want to hear from you. Step into a role where your passion, creativity, and dedication will inspire our learners to reach their full potential and thrive in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

• Industry recognised qualification in Construction, Multi Skills
• Post 16 teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe)
• English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or above (or willingness to gain them)
• Proven track record of professional or vocational expertise in the Construction sector
• Experience in FE teaching, training is desirable
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for curriculum planning, training and assessment for learners on our level 1 multi-skills course. You should be confident in delivering to a diverse range of learners and ready to inspire them to achieve their full potential.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to perform the following key responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, practical multi-skills construction sessions to small groups of learners
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons to meet individual needs and learning objectives
• Create and manage tailored learning plans that support learners’ progression and long-term aspirations
• Provide pastoral support, advice, and guidance to learners throughout their programme
• Use a variety of teaching and training methods to engage individuals with different learning styles
• Ensure all learning delivery meets quality standards and compliance requirements
• Monitor and record learner progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance
• Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment in line with safeguarding and equality standards.
• Achieve quality targets, including those related to learner achievement, inclusion, progression and destination
• Conduct risk assessments of all activities, always prioritising your own, learners and others’ safety

Note: These responsibilities serve as an initial outline for the tasks that the post holder will initially be expected to perform. Changes may occur over time to accommodate evolving job requirements and adapt to shifting circumstances.

Furthermore, given the dynamic nature of our operational environment, individuals in these roles must demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to travel to different work locations. This outline represents an initial plan and will be subject to periodic review as part of our Continuous Professional Development process.

Confidentiality

The individual in this role is responsible for upholding the confidentiality of information about clients, staff, and other stakeholders. Certain aspects of their work involve handling confidential information, which should not be disclosed to individuals outside the scope of their official duties. It is imperative that the post holder consistently always adheres to the provisions of the General Data Regulation Act.

TCHC is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities and preventing discrimination for everyone. Our commitment extends to adhering to Safer Recruitment Policies, safeguarding practices, complying with the Prevent Duty, and advocating for the well-being of children, youth, and adults. In pursuit of our dedication, we will continuously enhance and refine our robust safeguarding processes and procedures, fostering a culture of safeguarding among our team members and volunteers.

The company also conducts an internal online search on social media platforms in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Should any pertinent information arise from this search, it will be discussed with the applicant as part of the recruitment process.

Please note that upon a successful job offer, the company performs digitalised right-to-work checks and initiates DBS applications through an external service provider. An enhanced DBS check, including the barred list, is mandatory for this role.

Commitment to Safeguarding

TCHC is committed to Safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job description.

We conduct Safer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to confirming a start date, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. An online search of information within the public domain is conducted on all candidates who are invited to interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.