Skills Practitioner - Painting & Decorating

East Surrey College / John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Skills Practitioner to join the Construction department in Redhill. The role involves supporting students in practical skills, producing learning materials, and maintaining records. Candidates should possess a Painting and Decorating qualification (Level 2 or above) and experience with young people. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary and great staff benefits including pension schemes and gym access.

Benefits

Choice of two excellent pension schemes

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Access to gym

Discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people.
• Positive, self-motivated attitude.
• Ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students in practical skills learning in workshop or classroom settings.
• Produce learning materials and teaching aids.
• Assist the course leader with supervision of students and assessments.

Skills

Painting and Decorating skills

Teamwork

Student engagement

Education

Painting and Decorating based qualification (Level 2 or above)

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Overview

Skills Practitioner – Painting & Decorating. College location: East Surrey College (Redhill). Salary: £27,466. Hours: Full time (37 hours/week).

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Skills Practitioner to join our busy and professional Construction department. Working closely with the Director of Learning, Programme Manager and the rest of the Construction team, you will support students in their learning of practical skills by assisting them in the workshop or classroom activities. Utilising your Painting and Decorating background, you will produce learning materials and teaching aids and assist in the preparation of learning areas for practical work.

You will assist the course leader in supervising students, student assessments, and ensure that student records are appropriately maintained as well as deliver teaching as required. You will also maintain a stock of consumables in accordance with departmental needs, maintain a record of resources and equipment and transport equipment and materials when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support students in practical skills learning in workshop or classroom settings.
• Produce learning materials and teaching aids; assist in preparing learning areas for practical work.
• Assist the course leader with supervision of students and student assessments; maintain student records.
• Deliver teaching as required; manage stock of consumables and resources; transport equipment/materials as needed.

Qualifications

• A Painting and Decorating based qualification (ideally at Level 2 or above).
• A positive, self-motivated attitude and the ability to work well within a team.
• Experience working with young people.
• A Teaching Qualification is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary, staff benefits including a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments.

Additional Information

Closing Date: Monday 6th October 2025*

Applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis and the right to interview and appoint before the closing date is reserved. We may not respond to all applicants due to volume. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of sending your CV, you have not been selected for the position.

Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Competency Framework and apply using the button below.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding

Orbital South Colleges Group is committed to Equal Opportunities and encouraging applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campuses are smoke-free zones.

As part of pre-employment checks, successful candidates will complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken, and evidence of qualifications will be required before commencement. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.