Construction Trainer for Prison Education

Dovetail and Slate; Leyhill Common; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a practitioner to deliver practical construction training to learners in a custodial education setting. You will plan engaging sessions that build core skills, qualifications, and confidence to help learners progress on release.

You will assess progress, maintain accurate records, and prepare learners for relevant qualifications, while keeping a safe and well-organised workshop. Collaboration with prison education staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience in a construction trade.
• Trade qualification (NVQ or City & Guilds) in construction.
• Solid understanding of health and safety in a workshop.
• Ability to work within custodial security requirements, including enhanced DBS clearance.
• Strong communication to engage and motivate learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical construction training sessions to individuals and small groups.
• Assess learner progress and maintain records of achievement.
• Prepare learners for construction qualifications and progression into employment or further training.
• Maintain a safe, well-organised workshop and store tools and materials correctly.
• Collaborate with education and prison staff to support learners' development.

Skills

Hands-on construction experience

Workshop health and safety

Engaging learners

DBS clearance

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in construction

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a practitioner to deliver practical construction training to learners in a custodial education setting. You will plan engaging sessions that build core skills, qualifications, and confidence to help learners progress on release.

You will assess progress, maintain accurate records, and prepare learners for relevant qualifications, while keeping a safe and well-organised workshop. Collaboration with prison education staff is essential.