Multi-Skills Construction Trainer at HMP High Down in Epsom

We have an exciting opportunity for a Multi-Skills Construction Trainer to lead an 8 week Multi-Trade Skills Bootcamp for up to 12 learners preparing for release from HMP High Down. If you are passionate about developing people, committed to achieving positive outcomes and want to make a genuine social impact through education, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your construction expertise to change lives by equipping learners with practical trade skills, confidence and the employability needed to secure sustainable employment, apprenticeships or further training on release. Delivering a blend of hands-on workshop sessions and engaging classroom learning, you will inspire learners across a range of construction disciplines while fostering professionalism, resilience and a positive attitude towards work.

• The opportunity to transform lives through education.
• Working on an innovative, employer-led Skills Bootcamp.
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious team.
• Helping address construction skills shortages across Surrey.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

• Experience delivering practical construction training to adults in a workshop setting across two or more construction trades (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, drylining or multi-skills).
• Experience supporting adults with barriers to learning, employment or progression.
• Experience of working effectively with learners who may display challenging behaviours, maintaining positive engagement and promoting a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
• Level 3 (or above) vocational qualification in Construction or a relevant construction trade.
• Assessor Award (CAVA, A1, D32/D33 or equivalent).
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices within a construction workshop environment.
• Resilient, adaptable and able to maintain professional boundaries whilst building positive and supportive relationships with adult learners.

• Plan and deliver high-quality practical and classroom-based training across a range of construction trades, including carpentry, plumbing, drylining, wall installation and retrofit fundamentals.
• Assess learners' knowledge, practical skills and workplace behaviours, providing constructive feedback and support throughout their learning journey.
• Develop learners' confidence, resilience, employability and work-readiness to support successful progression into employment, apprenticeships or further training.
• Work closely with prison staff, employers and college colleagues to ensure learners receive an outstanding learning experience and clear progression opportunities.
• Embed health and safety, professional standards, sustainability and industry best practice into all aspects of delivery.
• Monitor learner progress, maintain accurate records and contribute to funding, quality assurance and compliance requirements.
• Support employer engagement activities, including employer talks, guaranteed interviews and progression opportunities.

Nescot is graded Good by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed, and benefit from highly supportive relationships with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place an effective policy for safer recruitment.

At Nescot, we're proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications. This college is a smoke-free campus; smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

Closing date 31st August 2026 (we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than advertised). Interviews expected to be held 27th August 2026 for early applications.