Security Trainer

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Gym membership

Flexible hours

Career development

EAP

Job summary

Middlesbrough College Group is seeking a Security Trainer to deliver accredited security qualifications and support learners toward employment. You will plan engaging lessons, assess learner work, and liaise with employers to enhance progression.

Join a College offering substantial annual leave, pension, and professional development opportunities. A teaching qualification or willingness to obtain one is required, along with relevant security sector experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification (or above) within the Security sector.
• Qualified Teacher Status, or willingness to commence an appropriate teaching qualification upon appointment.
• Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Assessor/Verifier, IQA, SIA Licence or First Aid qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training, assessment and support to learners across security, employability and first aid qualifications.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons and schemes of work that meet awarding body and College quality standards.
• Support learners to overcome barriers, develop employability skills and progress into employment, apprenticeships or further training.
• Assess learner work and maintain accurate records in line with awarding organisation and quality assurance requirements.
• Build effective relationships with employers and industry partners to support learner progression and positive outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Digital skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Security

Teaching qualification or willingness to study

Maths and English grade C/4+

Assessor/Verifier/IQA/SIA Licence or First Aid advantageous

Job description

Job Title: Security Trainer

Department: Adult & Community Learning

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £25,984 – £35,433 per annum

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays

Pension: NEST Pension Scheme

The Role

Are you an experienced security professional with a passion for developing others? Do you want to play a key role in helping learners gain the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to progress into employment? Middlesbrough College is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Security Trainer to deliver engaging, high-quality training programmes that prepare learners for successful careers within the security industry and wider workplace environments. In this rewarding role, you will deliver accredited qualifications, support learners to achieve their goals, and work closely with employers and industry partners to enhance employment opportunities and career progression. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with industry experience who is committed to inspiring learners, promoting positive outcomes, and making a real difference to people's lives. Whether you already hold a teaching qualification or are looking to develop your training career, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality training, assessment and support to learners across security, employability and first aid qualifications.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons and schemes of work that meet awarding body and College quality standards.
• Support learners to overcome barriers, develop employability skills and progress into employment, apprenticeships or further training.
• Assess learner work and maintain accurate records in line with awarding organisation and quality assurance requirements.
• Build effective relationships with employers and industry partners to support learner progression and positive outcomes.

Please find the full job description here –Security Trainer

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification (or above) within the Security sector.
• Qualified Teacher Status, or willingness to commence an appropriate teaching qualification upon appointment.
• Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Commitment to undertaking mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Assessor/Verifier, IQA, SIA Licence or First Aid qualifications would be advantageous.

Experience

• Experience working within the Security sector and/or delivering security-related training programmes.
• Experience delivering training, teaching, or supporting adult learners.
• Experience supporting learners to achieve their learning, employment and career goals.
• Experience working with employers and supporting employability or workforce development initiatives.
• Experience delivering accredited qualifications and assessing learner achievement.

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and motivate learners.
• Ability to support learners in overcoming barriers and achieving positive outcomes.
• Good digital skills, including Microsoft 365 and online learning platforms.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, with a commitment to creating a positive learning environment.

Why Join Us?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health &Wellbeing; freegym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendlypolicies: flexiblehours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• Collegebenefit scheme – College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details, please contact Nicole James, Curriculum Team Leader, Adult & Community Learning on [e-mail]

Safeguarding Our Students

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.

All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right tocommencethe interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.