Senior (Construction) Instructor

Senior (Construction) Instructor – £36,000 DOE – Exeter area

https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225834932/construction-skills-instructor

Permanent, full time (term-time) – Workplace Pension, 40 days holiday a year, career development and certified training

Do you have a passion for working with young people and have construction and instructional skills? Due to the growth in demand for our services, we are looking to recruit a new instructor to join our expanding team. The job provides the ideal opportunity to be part of a growing business, working with young people. This is a great opportunity for anyone wanting to develop construction, instructional and mentoring skills. We offer fantastic prospects for personal development and an opportunity to make a real difference to young people that have found themselves outside of the traditional education system.

Our client gives young people practical opportunities to develop construction skills, workplace habits and confidence. Based in a purpose-built workshop on a live construction site, we support learners who may have found mainstream education challenging and help them take their next steps towards further education, apprenticeships or employment.

The role

As a Construction Skills Instructor, you will deliver practical, engaging instruction in a safe and supportive environment. You will help learners build basic skills across construction trades, understand workplace expectations and take pride in themselves and the work they produce.

You do not need to be an experienced teacher. We welcome applications from people with relevant trade experience who are keen to work with young people; training and support will be provided.

Key responsibilities / abilities;

Have the ability to plan and deliver engaging, practical sessions.
Uphold our strong safeguarding practices to ensure every learner’s safety and well-being
Contribute to the development of New Roots learner progression
Actively instruct young people to develop their skills, through supervision and demonstration of techniques.
Reinforce expectations of the workplace and employers
Transportation of students (mileage and business insurance covered by New Roots).
Person specification:

•           You have experience working within the construction industry or aligned trades of at least 5 years.

•           A passion for working with young people.

•           You are confident in the use of tools and materials.

•           Awareness of health and safety regulations.

•           Willingness to engage with safeguarding responsibilities (including logging/reporting).

•           You’re a team player who thrives in a dynamic environment.

•           You have strong communication skills and confident in leading learning activities.

•           A proactive and positive attitude with a commitment to teamwork.

•           You have strong organisational and time management skills.

•           You have basic IT skills.

•           Ability to achieve enhanced DBS clearance (employment will be subject to this clearance).

•           Experience supporting and engaging learners (aged 14-19) with SEN, SEMH, complex needs and challenging behaviours. Knowledge of health and safety regulations in both education and construction settings (e.g. Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974).

•           Teaching or instructional qualifications (including safeguarding training).

•           Health and safety certification (e.g. CSCS card, First Aid).

•           Familiarity with vocational qualifications (e.g. BTEC, City & Guilds, or T Levels)