Vocational Instructor (Scaffolding / Access) in Erith

Location: Erith, London

Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Grade: SC3

Target Salary: £47,973 per annum

Do you want to hang up your harness and pick up the whiteboard, without leaving the industry behind? If you’re a time-served scaffolder with stories to tell, experience to share, and a desire to make a difference, we’ve got the perfect next move for you. Come join the National Construction College South in Erith, where we don’t just build platforms, we build futures.

Why This Role?

This isn’t your average teaching gig. This is the real deal, boots-on-the-ground vocational training, led by those who’ve done the job. You’ll train the next generation of scaffolders and access professionals, giving them the skills, safety mindset, and confidence to thrive in the modern construction industry.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Deliver hands‑on scaffolding and access training that reflects current site standards
• Design and deliver practical sessions and theory lessons in line with CITB’s gold‑standard training
• Support learners to develop not only technical know‑how, but also essential English, Maths, and digital skills
• Coach, mentor, and inspire learners — many of whom are fresh to the industry
• Create a safe, supportive, and energetic learning environment
• Track learner progress and celebrate their success like it’s a topped‑out scaffold

You won’t just teach, you’ll transform!

Your Experience:

• A minimum NVQ Level 2 in Scaffolding (or equivalent)
• At least 10 years’ scaffolding experience, including holding a valid CISRS card
• Passion, patience, and a genuine desire to teach
• A Level 3 teaching qualification — or willingness to earn it with our full support
• Knowledge of health & safety, risk assessments, and scaffolding standards
• Hold a Level 2 qualification or higher in English and maths or demonstrate proficiency at Level 2 or above through a recognised assessment in both subjects.

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Free onsite lunch — Yes, every day!
• All PPE provided — Fully kitted out, ready to teach
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 3 additional days Christmas shutdown
• Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Professional development & funded training qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme — because your wellbeing matters
• A team that respects you, your trade, and your time‑served knowledge

Join CITB (Help Build the Future of UK Construction)

This is your opportunity to step off the scaffold and onto the frontline of education, shaping lives and making a lasting impact. Whether you’re ready to teach full‑time or looking for a career change that keeps you close to the action, we’ll provide the training and support to help you thrive.

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Safer Recruitment

CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre‑employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and/or Disclosure Scotland. An enhanced DBS with child barring check is required for this post. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those that are spent, unless they are protected under current DBS filtering rules. During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence. Please note: It is a criminal offence for an individual who is barred from working in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.