Construction Tutor

Skillframe Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillframe Ltd in Guildford is seeking a Construction Tutor to deliver a BTEC Level 1 in Construction alongside AQA Awards across multiple sites in Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and SW London.

You will teach carpentry, plumbing and electrics, preparing students for the future while working 4 or 5 days per week. The role is term-time plus two weeks (41 weeks) with occasional evenings as required. You will be provided with a fully equipped van and support from the office-based team.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry is essential.
• Teaching or training experience is desirable; Level 3 training provided.
• Strong communication to diverse audiences.
• Ability to plan and deliver practical and theory sessions.
• Organised with ability to meet deadlines.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical instruction in joinery, plumbing and electrics to learners.
• Provide high quality information, guidance and advice to ensure engaging learning.
• Plan, review, and deliver practical and theory sessions with clear instructions.
• Complete portfolio paperwork in line with BTEC/AQA; assess work and provide feedback.
• Monitor attendance and progress of students.
• Attend training and maintain CPD in construction and education.
• Adhere to health and safety, safeguarding policies, and company procedures.
• Fulfill additional duties as required by the organisation.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Motivating learners

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Construction Tutor

Location | Various sites covering Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire & SW London

Base | Guildford

Days | 4 or 5 days per week

Salary | £30,595 – 37,151 Pro Rata, if 4 days

Additional | Term time only + 2 weeks (41 weeks). There will be a requirement for occasional work outside of normal business hours.

About you

You will have experience of working within the construction industry and could be already working in the education sector as a Teaching Assistant or Technician and want to grow your career in education.

You should be enthusiastic with a passion to inspire and encourage young people to reach their full potential and a desire to share your knowledge. You believe that every young person has the potential to achieve and should be given the opportunity to do so, no matter their background.

Experience of teaching or training is desirable but our client will offer Level 3 training and support those without a teaching background.

About the role

Construction tutors bring their experience to deliver a curriculum which teaches the requirements of a BTEC Level 1 in Construction, AQA Awards or Engagement Construction Skills courses. You will teach carpentry, plumbing and electrics so that students can prepare for the future after education.

The organisation teachers over 430 students a year, in all educational settings including main stream schools, alternative provision centres, pupil referral units and special educational needs schools. An ability to accomdate different learning needs is essential.

Teaching sessions last approximately 2 hours and are delivered in the morning and the afternoon throughout the academic year. Sessions will usually be delivered at different schools in the morning and afternoon, and the timetable is organised to minimise travelling time between the two.

You are provided with a fully equipped van, and support from the office-based team with programme coordination and administration of the qualification assessments.

Responsibilities

• Work with learners to give practical instruction (predominantly joinery, plumbing and electrics) and share vocational experiences in construction skills.
• Ensure learners have an effective and enjoyable learning experience by providing high quality information, guidance and advice.
• Plan, review and deliver quality practical and theory based sessions, giving comprehensive instructions to learners.
• Complete all portfolio paperwork in line with BTEC / AQA policies and standards. Assess learners work and cross reference against these standards, giving detailed verbal and written feedback.
• Monitor and record student attendance and progress.
• Attend training and maintain CPD in both construction and education.
• Understand, maintain awareness of and adhere to your personal health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities, and always adhere to the policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes and procedures and work in accordance withthe values and vision of the charity.
• Undertake any other responsibilities and duties as required by the organisation

Person Specification

Essential

• A sold background and experience of working in the construction industry.
• Ability to deal effectively with and communicate clearly to a wide range of people.
• Able to work unsupervised and manage your work to meet targets and deadlines.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners.
• Well organised.
• A full, clean driving licence.