About The Role
Do you have construction site experience? Perhaps as a labourer or skilled tradesperson? This is a perfect opportunity to bring your skills from site to classroom!
As a Skills Practitioner at our adult training centre you’ll play an important part in supporting both staff and students, helping to deliver high‑quality, hands‑on learning experiences.
You’ll liaise with colleagues and external partners, support learners to reach their goals, and ensure workshops are safe, well‑organised, and fully equipped.
This role is fixed term until 31 July 2026.
Just Some Of The Things You Will Do
* Monitor and promote excellent Health & Safety practices within workshop sessions
* Order, organise, and issue stock and supplies to keep sessions running smoothly
* Assist in workshop preparation
* Provide constructive feedback and support to students
Benefits
* Exclusive Discounts & Perks – restaurant, grocery, retail and holiday discounts, as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes, on‑site nursery
* Flexible Personal Leave – time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes, and for interviews
* Culture and Recognition – being part of Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco‑friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net‑zero by 2030
* Competitive Pension Scheme – 18% employer contribution
About You
Are you organised, hands‑on, and positive about helping others? We’re looking for someone who enjoys supporting others to develop practical skills and confidence while contributing to outstanding teaching and learning.
What are we looking for?
* Someone confident to support and guide learners through practical tasks
* Someone with a Level 2 qualification in Bricklaying or Plastering
* Experience in the construction sector
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.
As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self‑declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.
It is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so.
If you are successful in being shortlisted to interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce.
We are proud to hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer. This confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. With any successful candidate, we will explore any reasonable adjustments to a role due to a health need or disability.
Similarly, we have a commitment to Care Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge) and to current or previous Armed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge) with a commitment to interview applicants who meet the position’s essential criteria and who have declared this on their application.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.
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