Training Instructor (Trainee)

Imperial Professionals are currently recruiting exclusively for a national Training Provider / College who are looking to appoint a Scaffolding Instructor on a full-time basis.

Hours: Monday – Friday (office hours)

Type: Permanent

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that course material, equipment, training aids and documentation is available to meet the objectives of all courses.
• Updating and development of course material, including training aids, lesson plans and timetables.
• Carry out industry recognised training and assessments on trainees in accordance and compliance to scheme rules.
• Promote and maintain a safe learning environment ensuring that high standards of health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding and equality and diversity are maintained at all times.
• Complete and maintain all trainees' course reports, assessment forms, and other relevant documentation, as required by awarding bodies and NCC quality procedures.
• Consistently demonstrate our behaviours whilst being a role model for students and challenge inappropriate behaviour in a professional manner.
• Complete all mandatory training as prescribed for your role and undertake any additional requirements for plant equipment categories needed to support training courses.
• Perform work duties in accordance with company behaviours and challenge inappropriate behaviour of learners not adhering to the college rules.
• This role will be subject to ongoing observations during the Teaching and Learning process and will be required to adopt areas for improvement identified during the Observation ensuring their teaching ability will be continuously improved.
• The role requires a combination of following instructions and own initiative adhering to policies and procedures at all times and provide the supervision of learners.
• Communicate with apprentices and college staff on a wide range of issues including progress reviews and safeguarding.
• Communicate with senior instructors on a wide range of issues including progress reviews, related support for apprentices, disciplinary and safeguarding issues.
• Supervise learners during assessments, inductions and training.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Recognised apprenticeship and/or qualifications, e.g. CPCS card or relevant (Blue) in multiple categories relevant for Plant.
• Strong written and oral communication skills (prepared to attend training and achieve Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy).
• Must be prepared to work towards and achieve relevant teaching qualification to at least level 4 (achieved within 12 months).
• Hold a relevant health and safety qualification (training will be given).
• An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and equality and diversity (training will be given).
• Health and safety qualifications/training relevant to the specific role, training will be provided within 6 months.
• Possession of Assessor units would be advantageous (training will be provided).
• Hold relevant teaching qualifications, e.g. CTLLS Level 4 – Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, or equivalent qualification (training will be provided).
• Possess a recognised Health and Safety qualification, e.g. SMSTS, PTTLS, NEBOSH Construction etc. (training will be provided).
• Possess an accredited Trainer card/Tester Card for relevant specialism (training will be provided).
• Relevant construction Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Proven ability to motivate, enthuse and develop positive attitudes in young people and support them to overcome barriers to learning and progression.
• Be prepared to undertake work placements within the industry to develop industry experience and CPD.
• Possess CPCS tester (Plant) and/or NVQ/Assessor status (training will be provided).