Construction Multi Skills Tutor – Ipswich
Hours: 8:30am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday (37.5 hrs)
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Centre Manager
Salary: £25k–£27k (unqualified) / £28k–£30k (qualified)
This is an exciting time to join our client, an organisation established in 2004 and dedicated to helping young people learn, achieve, and progress. Our client is committed to creating opportunities for all and operates with strong ethical, friendly, and considerate values. Teamwork is central to their mission, supporting individuals to grow and reach their aspirations. They are also a Disability Confident Committed employer.
Role Overview
Our client is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Multi Skills Vocational Trainer to inspire the workforce of tomorrow. Ideal candidates will have a multi-trade background (Plastering, Joinery, Bricklaying, or general multi-skills) and experience delivering multi-skills courses. A passion for engaging learners and supporting their development is essential.
What Our Client Is Looking For
* Industry-recognised construction or multi-skills qualification
* Post-16 teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve)
* English & Maths at Level 2 (or willingness to gain)
* Strong vocational experience within the construction sector
* FE teaching or training experience desirable
* Strong communication, organisation, and IT skills
Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will plan and deliver the Level 1 multi-skills curriculum, supporting a diverse group of learners. Key duties include:
* Delivering engaging, practical construction sessions
* Planning and tailoring lessons to meet learner needs
* Creating individual learning plans and supporting progression
* Providing pastoral care, advice, and guidance
* Using varied teaching methods to engage different learning styles
* Ensuring all delivery meets quality and compliance standards
* Monitoring and recording progress, giving constructive feedback
* Promoting a safe, inclusive environment aligned with safeguarding and equality standards
* Meeting achievement, inclusion, and progression targets
* Conducting risk assessments and maintaining safety
Duties may evolve over time, and flexibility—including travel to other sites—is required. Responsibilities will be reviewed regularly as part of Continuous Professional Development.
Confidentiality
The post holder must maintain strict confidentiality regarding information relating to clients, staff, and stakeholders, in line with GDPR requirements.
Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal Opportunities
Our client is committed to equal opportunities, Safer Recruitment, and the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All staff must follow safeguarding policies and responsibilities. Pre-employment checks include online searches, digital right-to-work checks, and an enhanced DBS with barred list.
Rewards & Benefits
Our client offers a competitive and meaningful benefits package, including:
* 20 days’ annual leave plus 8 public holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to 25 days
* 3 additional paid days during Christmas/New Year shutdown (after 1 year)
* Paid day off on your birthday
* Sickness pay after probation
* Pension scheme after 3 months
* Company-paid Bupa Level 1 Cash Plan after probation
* Employee Assistance Programme (eligibility applies)
* Discounted Bupa membership
* Long service rewards at 5 and 10 years
* Quarterly and annual awards
* Company tools and equipment
* Reimbursement of travel to other work locations (excluding normal place of work)
Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds