Workshop Trainer - Bricklaying

Teaching Vacancies; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Personal and Professional Development

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Gym membership discounts

Wide range of retail discounts

Job summary

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group invites a proactive Workshop Trainer to join the Construction department in Wakefield. You will lead bricklaying practical activities, support teaching staff with demonstrations, and assess learners to help them build essential trade skills.

Essential qualifications include GCSE English and Maths, a Level 2 vocational qualification, and a First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain within six months).

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent.
• Level 2 qualification in a relevant vocational area or equivalent.
• A First Aid qualification, or willing to achieve within the first 6 months of appointment.
• A wide range of experience gained within the Construction industry.

Responsibilities

• As Workshop Trainer, provide technical support in the workshops for the delivery of the Construction curriculum, including assisting the teaching staff with demonstrating, instructing and assessing learners in practical activities associated with Bricklaying.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Level 2 qualification in a relevant vocational area

First Aid qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has an exciting opportunity for an individual to join a small, friendly and positive team in our Construction department. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive environment where individuals can develop, thrive, and reach their full potential. This role is challenging and varied, with opportunities to develop new skills and build your knowledge, whilst also bringing your own skill set to the table.

The Opportunity

As a Workshop Trainer, your role will focus on providing technical support in the workshops for the delivery of the Construction curriculum, including assisting the teaching staff with demonstrating, instructing and assessing learners in practical activities associated with Bricklaying.

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical abilities and pass on your trade skills, helping develop our students’ knowledge and understanding of the construction industry from a practical point of view.

You will have:

• GCSE in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• Level 2 qualification in a relevant vocational area or equivalent
• A First Aid qualification, or be willing to achieve within the first 6 months of appointment
• A wide range of experience gained within the Construction industry.

Do you want to join a hardworking and successful department that delivers an extensive curriculum to a growing number of students? Be a part of the journey of helping the next generation of Construction professionals reach their full potential.

What the college offers its staff

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (30 days annual leave + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.