Measurement Science Trainer and Assessor

National Physical Laboratory (NPL); Teddington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking a Measurement Science Trainer and Assessor at the Teddington site to deliver and develop metrology training. You will teach apprentices, assess a range of measurement areas, and travel to workplaces across the UK to deliver courses both on-site and at customer sites.

The role requires proven classroom teaching experience in physical sciences, a driving licence, and the ability to mentor learners while staying current with metrology advancements.

Qualifications

• Recent and proven experience in applied measurement.
• Excellent communication of complex topics.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Willingness to travel and hold a UK driving licence.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Experience with science instrumentation and IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging teaching materials for learners.
• Share best practices in pedagogy and classroom management.
• Assess apprentices across measurement areas and provide mentoring.
• Maintain accurate learner records and meet statutory requirements.
• Conduct monitoring reviews and observations at apprentices’ workplaces.
• Deliver classroom training to industry and support business development.

Skills

Applied measurement

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Driving licence and travel

English fluency

Instrumentation IT systems

Time management

Creative problem solving

Education

Relevant degree in physical sciences

Teaching/Assessor qualification

Tools

Instrumentation hardware

Job description

Who sets the standards, to ensure that anything that can be measured is done so with consistency and reliability? We do. Through our vital research, the National Physical Laboratory is helping support scientific and commercial innovations, international trade, environmental protection and health and wellbeing.

About the Role

Who sets the standards, to ensure that anything that can be measured is done so with consistency and reliability? We do. Through our vital research, the National Physical Laboratory is helping support scientific and commercial innovations, international trade, environmental protection and health and wellbeing.

At NPL, we touch ordinary lives in extraordinary ways and you could too. At the heart of all we do are our people. Our people are our business. That’s why we invest heavily in helping them be the best they can be.

We are looking to appoint a Measurement Science Trainer and Assessor to teach good metrology, best practice and inspire future metrologists.

NPL Training designs, creates and delivers training in measurement science, for learners in science and industry.

We have created accredited programmes of study, and our ‘Metrology Technician Apprenticeship’ is the UK’s first apprenticeship curriculum in measurement science.

We also provide training to industry to help develop metrological knowledge and skills that can have a direct impact on productivity and profitability.

Known internally as a Training Delivery Specialist you will be based at our Teddington site where you will teach and support learners on our apprenticeship programme. This includes travel around the UK to periodically attend apprentice’s place of work. In addition, you will also deliver training courses to learners at customer sites throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team develop and deliver engaging teaching material
• Sharing best practice in pedagogy and classroom management with colleagues,
• Assessing our apprentices in a wide range of measurement areas.
• Providing pastoral support to our apprentices, including coaching and mentoring.
• Conducting monitoring reviews and observations at apprentices’ place of work.
• Develop opportunities and delivering classroom training to industry.
• Developing, maintaining, and updating accurate learner records, ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
• Developing and maintaining your knowledge, skills and experiences in teaching practice and measurement science to stay up to date with new developments in the field and to identify new material and support business development

About You

Ideally, this role would be filled by an experienced teacher/trainer/assessor with proven classroom teaching experience and a background in the physical sciences.

Essential

• Recent and proven experience in applied measurement.
• Excellent communication skills and a track record communicating complex topics clearly.
• Experience of working well independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Proficiency with science instrumentation and IT systems and demonstrable ability to learn quickly.
• Strong time and workload management skills.
• Creativity and problem-solving skills.

Highly-desirable

• Recent and proven experience in Dimensional measurement, using state of the art tools and techniques.
• A teaching and/or Vocational Assessor qualification.
• Experience of working in an educational environment.
• Mentoring experience.
• Experience with educational theories and practices.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.

About Us

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world‑leading centre of excellence that provides cutting‑edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - The measure of us - Overview

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our Diversity & Inclusion page.

We are committed to the health and well‑being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of rewards, benefits and recognition. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss, please contact us.