Vocational Trainer - Carpentry & Brickwork

Great Yarmouth College; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days holiday

Pension - 18% Employer Contribution

Free gym membership

Campus salon/restaurant discounts

Job summary

East Coast College is seeking an experienced Vocational Trainer to support apprentices in Carpentry & Brickwork. You will manage a caseload, conduct reviews, and guide learners through End Point Assessment, working with regional employers to deliver outstanding learning experiences.

The role requires industry experience in Brickwork/Carpentry, TAQA Level 3, and a solid understanding of apprenticeship standards. A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Brickwork and/or Carpentry and substantial occupational experience.
• Hold a TAQA Level 3 qualification (or equivalent Assessor Award) for workplace assessment.
• Understand apprenticeship standards, progress reviews, off-the-job training and EPA prep.
• Excellent coaching and communication skills with employers and learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and providing a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of apprentices and conduct progress reviews.
• Provide coaching, guidance and monitor workplace development.
• Support learners toward End Point Assessment and liaise with employers.
• Build strong relationships to ensure an outstanding learning experience.

Skills

Brickwork

Carpentry

TAQA Level 3

Assessor Award

Communication

Education

Level 3 Brickwork

Level 3 Carpentry

Job description

Job Title: Vocation Trainer - Carpentry & Brickwork

Location: Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft Campus

Hours: 0.7 FTE - 26 Hours

Contract: Permanent - Full Time

Salary: Band J ( £31,983.12 - £35,006.40 FTE)

East Coast College is seeking an experienced Vocational Trainer to support and inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople.

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified industry professional to work with apprentices and employers across our region, helping learners develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to successfully complete their apprenticeship programme.

As a Vocational Trainer, you will manage a caseload of apprentices, conducting progress reviews, providing coaching and guidance, monitoring workplace development, and supporting learners towards successful End Point Assessment. Working closely with employers, you will build strong relationships that ensure apprentices receive an outstanding learning experience and achieve their full potential.

This role would suit someone with recent industry experience in Brickwork and/or Carpentry who is passionate about developing others and supporting apprentices throughout their learning journey.

Key needs from you and the role;

• 1. Industry Expertise
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Brickwork and/or Carpentry and possess substantial occupational experience within the construction sector.
• 2. Assessing Qualification
• Hold a TAQA Level 3 qualification (or equivalent Assessor Award) and be confident in assessing learners in the workplace.
• 3. Apprenticeship Knowledge
• Have a strong understanding of apprenticeship standards, learner progress reviews, off-the-job training requirements, and End Point Assessment preparation.
• 4. Communication and Relationship Building
• Demonstrate excellent coaching, mentoring and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with apprentices, employers and colleagues.
• 5. Commitment to Safeguarding and Learner Success
• Be passionate about supporting apprentices to achieve their potential while maintaining a strong commitment to safeguarding, promoting welfare, equality, diversity and inclusion. Candidates must understand their responsibility to create a safe, supportive and positive learning environment for all learners.

East Coast College will offer you;

• 38 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous Pension - 18% Employer Contribution
• Free gym and swim membership
• Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

*Please note that all applications are assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. CVs are not used in the shortlisting process.

**East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments.

All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College's website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.