Higher Construction Apprenticeship Trainer

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Apprentice Trainer for Higher Construction to help shape future leaders in the construction field. This role focuses on assessing and guiding apprentices through their training, ensuring they meet industry standards and excel in their careers. With no classroom teaching responsibilities, you'll engage directly with students in their workplaces, fostering their development and supporting their learning journey. Join a dynamic team at a college known for its commitment to high-quality vocational training and a supportive learning environment, where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of aspiring professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction management or civil engineering is essential.
• Strong communication skills to effectively instruct and assess apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Assess apprentices and prepare assessment materials according to college standards.
• Monitor student progress and maintain communication with employers and parents.
• Conduct meetings with students to set and review learning targets.

Skills

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Assessment Skills

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Construction or Engineering

Job description

Higher Construction Apprenticeship Trainer, Maidstone

Client:

MidKent College

Location:

Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Construction

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

41c748fe414f

Job Views:

3

Posted:

06.04.2025

Job Description:

Are you an experienced professional in construction management or civil engineering with a passion for developing the next generation of industry leaders? We are seeking an Apprentice Trainer for Higher Construction to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of the construction industry.

There is no classroom teaching responsibilities with this role, but you will be required to address groups of students and have a structured approach to providing clear and accurate instructions.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

1. Assessing apprentices in Higher construction (level 4 and above) in accordance with approved College standards and applicable validating/moderating bodies, preparing assessment materials, schemes of work and assessment plans as required, supporting to develop and implementing the revised curriculum, undertaking quality assurance in collaboration with the other College staff as applicable, assessing student’s written and practical on-the-job work, monitoring and reporting on their progress including writing regular reviews of students’ Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), recording, reporting and disseminating assessment grades and students’ results in liaison with other College delivery staff, parents, carers, employers and professional agencies as appropriate. This will include maintaining good order in the teaching environment, including statutory aspects such as safeguarding, equal opportunities and health and safety.
2. Liaising with all relevant departments as required e.g. Exams, MIS, ALS, etc. and complete all related organisation and administration, ensuring cross site compliance and consistency can be maintained at all times.
3. Visit students in their workplace, setting work place skill development targets with students and their employers, monitoring progress throughout the programme in line with compliance requirements and assessing their competency as required in line with the awarding organisation competency criteria.
4. Assist with the recruitment and selection of suitable candidates for courses, managing enrolment procedures effectively, including Qualifications on Entry, transfers, additional qualification aims and late enrolments, to ensure that students are registered on the right course at the correct level. This will include assisting with the organisation and implementation of appropriate Induction Programmes for students.
5. Conduct initial consultation with recruiting employers, complete skills scan and range of scop assessment to ensure apprentice responsibilities are mapped to appropriate learning programme for required job outcome.
6. Undertake all required meetings with students, including regular one to one meetings with students setting and reviewing SMART targets, assisting students with UCAS references, supporting students with their pastoral needs, guiding and directing in both academic and personal matters and liaising with cross-college services. The frequency of student meetings will be determined by the Head of Department.
7. Monitor student attendance and student results, including start of year registers, exam entry and attendance, co-ordinating and administering course performance monitoring, to report on attendance, retention, achievement and success, with appropriate course and student action plans where required.
8. Promote and support English and Maths provision, both in class and on a one-to-one basis, including monitoring and addressing attendance to English and Maths lessons.
9. Attend meetings, including staff meetings, employer meetings, marketing events, courses and discussions, internal and external to the College as directed and reporting back as appropriate. This will include planning and co-ordinating review and progress meetings as directed.
10. Work with colleagues throughout the College to develop courses, training methods and materials, including attendance at Focus Days and other compulsory CPD events and participate in peer observation for developmental purposes, ensuring adherence to college policies and practices. This will include mentoring other staff as required.
11. Assist with departmental administration including the timely marking of registers, updating of Smart Assessor, producing reports on student attendance, retention and achievement, participating in relevant college meetings/groups/committees and quality assurance mechanisms e.g. verification, moderation, course reviews and Self-Assessment Reviews (SAR).

Application Requirements

To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:

• A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
• Information on all relevant education and qualifications.

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.

Click here to view MidKent College benefits.

A GOOD local College for Maidstone and Medway

Every year over 6000 students from Medway, Maidstone and beyond choose MidKent College to continue their studies and prepare for their future career.

Our sparkling campuses in Maidstone and Medway boast some of the best vocational training facilities in the country as well as staff and student social zones and more. Our University Centre Maidstone campus provides a valuable higher education and professional training centre for Maidstone, including South East Institute of Technology and the College's Home Energy Centre. Additionally, in September 2024 we proudly opened Medway School of Arts in Chatham's Historic Dockyard.

All of our campuses benefit from ongoing investment programmes so that we can provide fantastic learning environments for our students.

For over 100 years we've been providing high-quality technical training and apprenticeships in a range of subject areas.

In October 2024 Ofsted rated the College as 'Good'.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.

The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at this link.

MidKent College is committed to safeguarding and the Prevent Agenda and to promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. MKC complies fully with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice regarding the correct handling, storage, retention and disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure information, and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a disclosure on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

Since the post for which you are applying may involve unsupervised access to children and vulnerable adults, it will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or young people. Candidates who are preliminarily offered a position for such posts will be required to disclose details, cautions (including final warnings or reprimands), or convictions which are not "protected" as defined by the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 or any other matters that may be relevant to their suitability to work for the College including sanctions relating to work with children in any country outside of the UK.

Please note that the College is unable to consider an application further if the candidate declines to complete the Disclosure form.

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.

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Created on 06/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom