Construction Tutor: Hands-on Training & Mentorship

Dovetail and Slate; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting a Construction Tutor to join an education provider in the justice sector, delivering practical construction training within a secure environment in the East of England. You will work with small groups of learners to build technical competence, workplace confidence and qualifications to support progression on release.

This hands-on role requires substantial industry experience in construction, Level 2/3 qualifications, and a passion for mentoring learners who may

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 vocational qualification in construction.
• GCSE or Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English.
• Substantial hands‑on industry experience in construction.
• Excellent communication and group engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging, practical construction sessions tailored to learners' abilities.
• Establishing individual learning plans and offering consistent guidance and feedback.
• Mentoring learners with limited educational backgrounds to develop trade skills and workplace behaviours.
• Maintaining health and safety standards and workshop discipline per prison protocols.
• Linking practical training to real-world careers to support progression after release.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Communication skills

Education

Level 2/3 construction qualification

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Teaching or assessing qualification

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting a Construction Tutor to join an education provider in the justice sector, delivering practical construction training within a secure environment in the East of England. You will work with small groups of learners to build technical competence, workplace confidence and qualifications to support progression on release.

This hands-on role requires substantial industry experience in construction, Level 2/3 qualifications, and a passion for mentoring learners who may