Trainer in Welding and Fabrication

Educators; Wales; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend College is hiring a Trainer in Welding and Fabrication to lead delivery up to Level 3, plan and assess learner progress in an industrial environment. You should hold NVQ Level 3 in Welding & Fabrication and TAQA Level 3 (or be willing to work towards). The role is full-time (37 hours) and fixed term to 31 August 2027, with DBS and Right to Work checks.

Welsh language skills are encouraged; applicants from all backgrounds are welcome.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Welding and Fabrication.
• TAQA Level 3 (or equivalent) preferred; willing to work towards.
• Ability to connect with diverse learners and inspire achievement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, deliver, assess and evaluate up to Level 3 qualifications in Welding and Fabrication.
• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based sessions in an industrial setting.
• Support learners with Welsh language opportunities where possible.

Skills

Welding expertise

Fabrication expertise

Teaching/training

Welding qualifications

Education

NVQ Level 3 Welding & Fabrication

TAQA Level 3

Job description

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

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

Trainer in Welding and Fabrication

Full Time (37 hours per week) and Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

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

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)

Shape the future of engineering. Bring your passion for welding and fabrication to Bridgend College. Join our dynamic team and help inspire, motivate, and develop our learners.

Job Purpose: To plan, develop, deliver, assess and evaluate up to Level 3 in appropriate qualifications i.e. Welding and Fabrication.

We are looking for someone who has knowledge of relevant Welding and Fabrication qualifications and working within an industrial environment. You will be educated to minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent standard in Welding and Fabrication, 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.

For further information, please view the job information pack.

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.