Groundworks Construction Tutor

This exciting opportunity is open to existing practitioners and those with Groundworks experience looking to move into the construction training sector.

The Construction Tutor is responsible for the delivery of a variety of CITB accredited Civil Engineering modules and other sector relevant courses (covering Groundworks/Rail experience) to both employed and unemployed individuals. The successful candidate will proactively engage with learners either on site, in our skills academies or online to ensure a successful learner journey and timely completion. They will also, where necessary, provide support to both the Profiling & Desk Based Training Teams. The role will be based in Watford and will require travel and overnight stays, all expenses provided.

If required full training will be provided to ensure the candidate has all relevant Teaching, Assessing and Occupational competence.

Skills People Group are a national provider of Skills Bootcamps, National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Pre-Employment Training Programmes. We specialise in both commercial and funded training and are proud to be nationally recognised as one of the UK’s largest private training providers due to the growth of our sector and funding secured.

The successful candidate will undertake the following main Duties and Responsibilities:

Carrying out training and assessment using a variety of different methods as part of the delivery of qualifications at levels 2-3, to ensure the successful outcome for the full achievement of the programme in line with contractual requirements.

Deliver training modules at employers’ premises to both group and individual learners

To work closely with employers to plan delivery in line with durations agreed.

To upload and track all learning through e-portfolio OneFile so progress is evidence at all times.

Visiting learners in the workplace and delivering teaching & learning in line with the qualification requirements

Produce monthly progress reports of learners within your caseload.

Attend and participate in standardisation as planned / or required.

To take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners with whom you come into contact

Complete all relevant funding documentation and administration tasks to meet compliance requirements.

Ensure that all Equal Opportunities policies and Health & Safety requirements (including Safe Learner Concept) are complied with always, and ensure all learners are given fair access to assessment.

Ideally the candidate will possess the following Skills, Experience and Qualities:

Experience within the construction sector is essential

Experience of training and assessing in Construction, or the willingness to learn

Some knowledge around using an e-portfolio

Experience of teaching/training in a workplace environment in groups

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail

Able to follow processes

Enthusiasm in the workplace

Work well under pressure

Experience within Construction is essential

Full UK driving licence and use of own car, prepared to travel

The ideal candidate will either possess or be willing to study towards the following qualifications:

A valid teaching qualification at a minimum of PTLLS

Recognised NVQ Assessor Qualification e.g. A1 or D32, D22, TAQA

Ideally a level 2 qualification in the specialist sectors of delivery

Maths and English qualifications at Level 2 or above.

In return, Skills People Group will give you:

A competitive salary

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays plus two days additional annual leave following two years’ service

Holiday buy and sell scheme

Employer contributory pension scheme

Health Cash Back Scheme

Continuous Professional Development

Annual Volunteering Day

Referral programme

A challenging and rewarding role in a successful and growing business