Ground works tutor (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the North West is seeking an experienced groundworks tutor to deliver training to learners working toward their qualifications.

You will combine classroom theory with practical workshops, bringing your trade experience into teaching and helping learners build the skills employers are looking for. This temporary contract role is on-site and involves assessment and resource development.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in groundworks, civil engineering or related construction discipline.
• Trade experience to draw on in both workshop and classroom settings.
• Ability to motivate and support learners to achieve qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging theory and practical groundworks sessions.
• Adapt teaching to the needs of individual learners.
• Assess learner work and track progress toward qualification completion.
• Produce learning resources to support the programme.
• Keep accurate records and complete administrative tasks.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Workshop delivery

Learner motivation

Education

Level 3 qualification in groundworks or civil engineering

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 27 August 2026

Job Description

Ground works tutor

Temporary | Contract

Location: the North West

Are you an experienced groundworker or civil engineering professional looking to step off site and pass your trade on to the next generation?

About the Role

You’ll join a further education provider in the North West, delivering groundworks training to learners working towards their qualifications. Across classroom sessions and practical workshops, you’ll bring your trade experience into the teaching environment and help learners build the skills employers are looking for.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging theory and practical groundworks sessions.
• Adapting your teaching to meet the individual needs of learners.
• Assessing learner work and tracking progress towards qualification completion.
• Producing learning resources to support the programme.
• Keeping accurate records and completing associated administrative tasks.

What We're Looking For

• A Level 3 (or higher) qualification in groundworks, civil engineering or a related construction discipline
• Trade experience you can draw on in the workshop and classroom
• The ability to motivate and support learners to achieve

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised teaching or assessing qualification

Skills & Qualifications