Construction Trades Tutor – FE Instructor (Hands-on & Theory)

Equalteaching; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and professional growth

Low-cost Enhanced DBS checks

Company pension plan

On-site parking

Referral bonuses

TAQA/A1 (nice to have)

Job summary

Equal Teaching in Wales is seeking a skilled trades educator to teach one or more construction trades to FE learners aiming for nationally recognised qualifications. The role covers practical and theory sessions, assessments, and safe workshop management.

Candidates should have Level 3 in a trade, recent hands-on experience, English & Maths at GCSE/Level 2, and a teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one, plus an Enhanced DBS. Nice-to-have TAQA/A1 and mentoring experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant trade.
• Recent hands-on industry experience at a skilled/craft level.
• GCSE/Level 2 English & Maths, or willingness to achieve this.
• A teaching qualification (DET/PGCE/Cert Ed), or willingness to work towards one.
• Enhanced DBS check (required for the role).

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theory sessions in your trade specialism(s).
• Assess learner work and prepare them for trade tests and exams.
• Maintain safe, well-organised workshops in line with industry regulations.
• Support learner progress, attendance and wellbeing as a personal tutor.
• Keep course content current with industry standards and awarding body requirements (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, EAL).

Skills

Hands-on trades

Assessment & tutoring

Safety & compliance

Education

Level 3 trade qualification

GCSE/Level 2 English & Maths

Teaching qualification or willingness

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Equal Teaching in Wales is seeking a skilled trades educator to teach one or more construction trades to FE learners aiming for nationally recognised qualifications. The role covers practical and theory sessions, assessments, and safe workshop management.

Candidates should have Level 3 in a trade, recent hands-on experience, English & Maths at GCSE/Level 2, and a teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one, plus an Enhanced DBS. Nice-to-have TAQA/A1 and mentoring experience are valued.