Job Role: Construction Tutor
Construction Skills Tutor | Multi-Skills Trainer | Vocational Tutor | Building Trades
Location: HMP North Sea Camp
Salary: From £30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
 
Role Overview
We are recruiting an experienced and engaging Construction Tutor to deliver high-quality vocational training within a custodial education environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Construction Professional, Multi-Skilled Tradesperson, Site Supervisor, Site Manager, Construction Trainer or Vocational Tutor looking to step away from site-based work whilst continuing to utilise their trade knowledge and industry expertise.
As a Construction Tutor, you will work with small groups of learners, helping them develop practical construction skills, industry knowledge and employability behaviours that support progression into sustainable employment.
Working across a range of construction-related subjects, you will play a key role in helping learners gain qualifications, improve confidence and develop the skills required to build successful careers within the construction sector.
Whether you already work in education or are an experienced construction professional looking for a new challenge, support can be provided to gain teaching and assessing qualifications where required.
 
Key Responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Delivery

• Deliver engaging vocational training across construction-related subjects.
• Plan and deliver practical and classroom-based learning sessions.
• Create a positive, inclusive and motivating learning environment.
• Adapt delivery methods to meet individual learner needs and abilities.
• Develop learners’ vocational knowledge, practical skills and confidence.
• Promote safe working practices and industry standards at all times.
• Support learners to develop behaviours expected within the construction industry.

Learner Support & Development

• Conduct learner assessments and reviews.
• Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Provide coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback.
• Support learners to achieve qualifications and personal development goals.
• Build learner confidence, resilience and motivation.
• Support progression into employment, apprenticeships and further learning opportunities.

Employability & Industry Skills

• Embed employability skills into all areas of delivery.
• Support learners to understand workplace expectations and professional standards.
• Promote teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Share current industry knowledge and best practice.
• Help learners understand pathways into construction careers.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain learner records and assessment documentation.
• Ensure delivery meets awarding body and quality assurance requirements.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Comply with health & safety and security requirements at all times.
• Contribute to quality improvement and curriculum development activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and wider support teams.

 
Essential Criteria

• Level 3 qualification in a Construction Trade.
• Significant occupational experience within the construction industry.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction techniques, materials and site practices.
• Experience training, coaching, mentoring or supporting others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Flexibility to support delivery across a range of construction-related subjects.

 
Desirable Criteria

• Teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent).
• Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA or equivalent).
• Experience delivering vocational qualifications or apprenticeships.
• Experience within adult learning, further education or vocational training.
• Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs.
• Knowledge of construction industry qualifications and standards.

 
No Teaching Qualification? No Problem.
We actively welcome applications from experienced:

• Site Managers
• Site Supervisors
• Construction Supervisors
• Multi-Skilled Tradespeople
• Bricklayers
• Carpenters & Joiners
• Plumbers
• Property Maintenance Professionals
• Construction Team Leaders
• Building Trade Professionals

If you have strong industry experience and enjoy developing others, support can be provided to achieve:

• Teaching qualifications
• Assessing qualifications
• Ongoing professional development

Your construction expertise and ability to inspire learners are often more important than previous classroom experience.

• Committed to helping learners achieve their potential.

 
Additional Information

• Based on-site at HMP North Sea Camp.
• Enhanced DBS and relevant vetting checks required.
• Practical workshop and classroom-based delivery.
• Opportunity to support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending through vocational education.
• Enhanced salary consideration may be available for candidates with significant construction expertise and specialist vocational experience.

 
How to Apply
For more information or to apply for the Construction Tutor role, please contact:
Robert Rowe 07935 141342 rrowe@trigonrecruitment.co.uk