Groundworks Tutor

Construction Skills People; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in Watford is seeking a Construction Tutor to deliver various CITB accredited Civil Engineering modules. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction sector and will engage with learners both on site and online, ensuring successful completions. This role includes responsibilities for assessment, reporting, and compliance, alongside providing full support to learners.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Employer contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Back Scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience within the construction sector is essential.
• Experience of training and assessing in Construction, or willingness to learn.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and assessment for qualifications at levels 2-3.
• Visit learners in the workplace and provide teaching.
• Produce monthly progress reports for learners.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Training and assessing

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

PTLLS teaching qualification

NVQ Assessor Qualification

Maths and English Level 2

Tools

OneFile e-portfolio

Job description

Overview

This exciting opportunity is open to existing practitioners and those with Groundworks experience looking to move into the construction training sector. The Construction Tutor is responsible for the delivery of a variety of CITB accredited Civil Engineering modules and other sector relevant courses (covering Groundworks/Rail experience) to both employed and unemployed individuals. The successful candidate will proactively engage with learners either on site, in our skills academies or online to ensure a successful learner journey and timely completion. They will also provide support to both the Profiling & Desk Based Training Teams where necessary. The role will be based in Watford and will require travel and overnight stays, all expenses provided. If required, full training will be provided to ensure the candidate has all relevant Teaching, Assessing and Occupational competence.

Skills People Group are a national provider of Skills Bootcamps, National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Pre-Employment Training Programmes. We specialise in both commercial and funded training and are proud to be nationally recognised as one of the UK's largest private training providers due to the growth of our sector and funding secured.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out training and assessment using a variety of different methods as part of the delivery of qualifications at levels 2-3, to ensure the successful outcome for the full achievement of the programme in line with contractual requirements.
• Deliver training modules at employers' premises to both group and individual learners.
• Work closely with employers to plan delivery in line with durations agreed.
• Upload and track all learning through e-portfolio OneFile so progress is evidenced at all times.
• Visit learners in the workplace and deliver teaching & learning in line with the qualification requirements.
• Produce monthly progress reports of learners within your caseload.
• Attend and participate in standardisation as planned or required.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners with whom you come into contact.
• Complete all relevant funding documentation and administration tasks to meet compliance requirements.
• Ensure that all Equal Opportunities policies and Health & Safety requirements (including Safe Learner Concept) are complied with always, and ensure all learners are given fair access to assessment.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience within the construction sector is essential.
• Experience of training and assessing in Construction, or the willingness to learn.
• Some knowledge around using an e-portfolio.
• Experience of teaching/training in a workplace environment in groups.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to follow processes.
• Enthusiasm in the workplace.
• Work well under pressure.
• Full UK driving licence and use of own car, prepared to travel.

Qualifications (preferred)

• A valid teaching qualification at a minimum of PTLLS.
• Recognised NVQ Assessor Qualification e.g. A1 or D32, D22, TAQA.
• Ideally a Level 2 qualification in the specialist sectors of delivery.
• Maths and English qualifications at Level 2 or above.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays plus two days additional annual leave following two years' service.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Employer contributory pension scheme.
• Health Cash Back Scheme.
• Continuous Professional Development.
• Annual Volunteering Day.
• Referral programme.
• A challenging and rewarding role in a successful and growing business.