Foundation Tutor Demonstrator

Nescot College; Epsom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Epsom is looking for an enthusiastic individual to support construction and groundwork teachers. Responsibilities include assisting SEND learners, maintaining facilities, and preparing materials. The ideal candidate will have relevant vocational qualifications and a strong passion for working with young people, with both full-time and part-time options available.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• A working knowledge of multi-skill construction trades, groundwork, and horticulture.
• Experience maintaining horticulture and construction areas.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and flexible in approach.

Responsibilities

• Support SEND learners with practice activity in horticulture and groundwork.
• Prepare materials and maintain department facilities.
• Work alongside lecturers to provide workshops and demonstrations.

Skills

Working knowledge of multi-skill construction trades

Experience working within a team

Passion for working with young adults

Education

Relevant vocational qualification

Job description

At Nescot, we are recruiting for an enthusiastic, dynamic and flexible person to join the Foundation Learning team. You will support our construction and groundwork teachers and learners across Entry Level 1,2, 3 and Level 1.

Full time and part time options available.

Term time only 38 weeks per year

What we are looking for:

• A working knowledge of multi- skillconstruction trades, groundwork, and horticulture, with practical skills across these areas
• A relevant vocational qualification, industry experience, or a background in a related trade or land-based sector.
• Experience maintaining horticulture and construction areas
• Experience working within a team
• Passion for working with people of all ages, especially young adults and school leavers with SEND and additional learning needs
• Commitment to student learning and attainment
• Highly organised, have initiative, be adaptable and flexible in your approach to work
• High level of interpersonal, motivational and communication

Duties/responsibilities:

• Allocated groundwork session where you will support our SEND learners with practice activity including entry level horticulture, groundwork and construction
• Responsible for the preparation of materials, and maintaining the department facilities, ordering materials and supplies, supporting in trip organising
• Assist with open evenings and meet the tutor evenings
• Assist staff in preparing materials for the learning environment, maintaining and organising the facilities within the department including construction workshops, outdoor learning space and polytunnel
• Work alongside lecturers, providing workshops and demonstrations for the students

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Discounted Starbucks
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded Good' by Ofstedfollowing its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed , and benefit from highly supportive relationships with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place an effective policy for safer recruitment.

At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

Closing date will be 18th August 2025

Interviews will be held 26th August 2025