Vocational Instructor (Assembly Operations)

CITB; Bircham Newton; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite lunch

Free onsite parking

Free onsite gym

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

2 paid volunteering days

Job summary

CITB in Norfolk invites applications for a Vocational Instructor in Assembly Operations to train apprentices at NCC East, Bircham Newton, focusing on modular and relocatable buildings. 80% practical, 20% theory, with strong industry relevance and safeguarding in the classroom.

You will mentor learners, assess progress, and help develop English, maths, digital and employability skills alongside industry partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 vocational qualification related to the role
• Level 3 teaching qualification or commitment to achieve within one year
• Assessor Award, or commitment to achieve within one year
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned to industry practices and organisational teaching strategies
• Develop high-quality, inclusive teaching and assessment resources
• Provide individualised support based on initial assessments and prior learning
• Offer regular, constructive feedback to support learner progress and achievement
• Monitor and track progress using a Learner Management System
• Support learners to develop their English, maths, digital and employability skills
• Work collaboratively with Apprenticeship Development Coaches and contribute to learner reviews
• Identify learners at risk and implement effective intervention strategies
• Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment, adhering to safeguarding and health & safety policies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry professionals and stakeholders
• Stay up to date with developments in both construction and teaching methodologies

Skills

Industry experience

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Education

Level 2 vocational qualification

Level 3 teaching qualification

Assessor Award

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Vocational Instructor (Assembly Operations)

Bring your industry knowledge to the next generation — step out of the tools and into teaching!

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Construction Assembly and Installation Instructor to join our team at NCC East, Bircham Newton, delivering high-quality training to apprentices following the Relocatable, Modular and Portable Buildings pathway.

Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 8am – 4:30pm, and Fridays 8am – 11am

Contract: Permanent

Grade: SC3

Target Salary: £47,973 per annum

Location: National Construction College East, Bircham Newton, Norfolk, PE31 6RH

Provisional Interview Dates: w/c 12th October

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction professional to share their practical knowledge and industry expertise, helping to develop the next generation of skilled construction workers. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates currently working, or with recent experience, in the modular, relocatable or portable buildings sector, or from those with strong practical experience in construction assembly, installation, fit-out and site-based construction activities.

Our delivery model is 80% practical and 20% theory, with underpinning knowledge and technical understanding embedded directly into practical activities. You will use your industry experience to demonstrate real-world construction techniques, explain the principles behind the work and help apprentices understand how theory applies to the tasks they are carrying out. This hands-on approach will give apprentices the opportunity to develop the confidence, competence and workplace behaviours needed to succeed in the modular and relocatable construction sector.

You will support apprentices in developing the practical skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work safely and effectively within the industry.

What you’ll be doing:

• Plan and deliver engaging, interactive lessons aligned to industry practices and organisational teaching strategies
• Develop high-quality, inclusive teaching and assessment resources
• Provide individualised support based on initial assessments and prior learning
• Offer regular, constructive feedback to support learner progress and achievement
• Monitor and track progress using a Learner Management System
• Support learners to develop their English, maths, digital and employability skills
• Work collaboratively with Apprenticeship Development Coaches and contribute to learner reviews
• Identify learners at risk and implement effective intervention strategies
• Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment, adhering to safeguarding and health & safety policies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry professionals and stakeholders
• Stay up to date with developments in both construction and teaching methodologies

What we’re looking for:

You will ideally bring hands-on industry experience in areas such as modular building assembly, installation, positioning and connection of units, structural components, external and internal fit-out, reading and interpreting drawings, working to specifications, and working safely within a construction site environment. Experience of supervising or mentoring apprentices, trainees or junior members of a construction team would also be highly valued.

You do not need previous teaching experience. If you have the right industry background, practical skills and enthusiasm to pass your knowledge on to others, we would like to hear from you. Full support will be provided to help you develop your teaching, training and assessment skills.

Essential:

• Minimum of Level 2 vocational qualification directly related to the role applied for
• Relevant industry experience in the construction industry in a related role
• Excellent knowledge of current industry practices
• Minimum of Level 3 teaching qualification (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing role)
• Assessor Awards (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing)Evidence of continuous professional development
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Hold a Level 2 qualification or higher in English and maths or demonstrate proficiency at Level 2 or above through a recognised assessment in both subjects
• Excellent organisational skills
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in Microsoft Office 365

Desirable

• Higher level construction related qualification
• Level 5 teaching qualification
• Experience of apprenticeship delivery

Why join CITB?

• Free onsite lunch at NCC sites
• Subsidised Costa Coffee on site at NCC Bircham
• Free onsite parking
• Free onsite gym at Bircham Newton
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 3 additional days Christmas shutdown
• Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Professional development & funded training qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Be part of a respected organisation shaping the future of UK construction

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Safer Recruitment

CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An enhanced DBS with child barring check is required for this post.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those that are spent, unless they are protected under current DBS filtering rules.

During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.

Please note: It is a criminal offence for an individual who is barred from working in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

We are committed to equal opportunities and recruit based on merit, skills and experience.