First Aid Instructor

4 days ago

Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom Dumfries and Galloway College Full time £18,000 - £38,000 per year

First Aid Instructor

Dumfries | £18.64 per hour | Timesheet contract | Fixed Term 12 months

Other Benefits

  • Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
  • Opportunities for career progression and personal development
  • Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.

What's the Job?

We're looking for a talented First Aid Instructor to join the Skills Delivery team to deliver a range of SQA First Aid and NUCO Mental Health First qualifications on a Timesheet contract.

The Commercial Development and Delivery Team are responsible for delivering a variety of professional qualifications, including certificated and bespoke courses, in a College that aims to be one step ahead.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for First Aid Instructors with current, relevant qualifications and experience to be able to deliver a range of certificated first aid qualifications including,

  • SQA Award in Emergency First Aid at Work @SCQF level 6
  • SQA Award in First Aid at Work @SCQF Level 6
  • SQA Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid @SCQF Level 6
  • First Aid for Mental Health

You will be suitably qualified and experienced in providing a first aid service. Experience of delivering certificated courses would be an advantage but training will be provided.

To succeed in the role, you will have some or all of the following:

  • This role requires a current First Aid at Work Certificate or equivalent
  • Experience of working in a first aid role is essential.
  • Group Training Certificate is desirable
  • Experience of delivering certificated courses is desirable
  • Strong customer service/ organisation/ teamworking/ relationship building skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • This post is required to be based on Campus
  • Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific software/systems
  • Adaptability to evolving digital opportunities and willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.

Who we are

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College

How to apply

If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.

For further information, please contact Jackie Kelly, Skills Delivery Team Leader, on call

Closing Date: 14th November 2025

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held on 27th November 2025

What else you need to know

If you're invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK - Right to Work Guidance .

If you're successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £18.64 per hour

Benefits:

  • Bereavement leave
  • Canteen
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Free parking
  • On-site gym
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Work Location: In person

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