Trainer in Construction

Educators; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend College seeks a Trainer in Construction to plan, develop and deliver Level 3 brickwork and groundworks courses. The role emphasizes practical assessment, learner engagement and meeting safeguarding standards.

The post welcomes TAQA Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with potential progression to TAQA and PGCE pathways, and requests commitment to inclusive teaching and bilingual delivery.

Qualifications

• Education qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• TAQA Level 3 or willingness to work towards it.
• Welsh language skills encouraged; bilingual applications welcome.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, deliver, assess and evaluate up to Level 3 in Brickwork, Groundworks and multi-skill.

Skills

TAQA Level 3

Welsh language skills

Inclusive teaching

Education

NVQ Level 3

TAQA Level 3

PGCE (desirable)

Job description

• Salary: Salary scale 5/P02 (points 25 - 41) £30,165 - £49,061 per annum
• Language: Any
• Closing Date: 22 September, 2026 12:00 AM

Salary: Salary scale 5/P02 (points 25 - 41) £30,165 - £49,061 per annum

Trainer in Construction

Full Time and Permanent

• Salary dependent on qualifications: No TAQA: Scale 5 (£30,165 to £33,119 per annum)
• TAQA no PGCE: Scale 6 to SO1 (£34,204 - £40,503 per annum)
• TAQA and PGCE: SO2 to PO2 (£41,729 - £49,061 per annum)

Are you passionate about brickwork or groundworks and eager to inspire learners? Join our dynamic team at Bridgend College!

Job Purpose

To plan, develop, deliver, assess and evaluate up to Level 3 in appropriate qualifications i.e. Brickwork, Groundworks and multi-skill

We are looking for someone who has knowledge of relevant Construction - Brickwork or Groundworks qualifications and working within an industrial Site Brickwork environment. You will be educated to minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent standard in Brickwork or Groundworks, along with a TAQA Level 3 (or equivalent), or willing to work towards this. You will have the ability to connect with a diverse range of learners and inspire individuals from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential.

Bridgend College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. The above post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce and registration as a Work Based Learning Practitioner with the Education Workforce Council.

Bridgend College understands the value of providing services in Welsh and the need to grow its bilingual workforce. We therefore encourage applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate good Welsh language skills. Please specify in your personal statement whether you would prefer to have your assessment/interview conducted in Welsh.

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability if their application meets the essential criteria for the post, and consider them on their abilities. We can also offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.