Construction Trade Instructor in Glasgow

Staff Benefits at Kibble Learning include opportunities for further training, job variety, and funded study. Healthcare contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses, and contact lenses. Discounts are available for shopping and events from partners like Blue Light Card and Costco, as well as childcare through Puddle Lane children's nursery. Immediate access to confidential counselling helps prioritise self-care. Wellbeing perks include Cycle to Work and generous holidays.

About Kibble: Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education, and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we have put young people first and built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families, and communities. When starting a new job at Kibble, you will become part of a dedicated staff team who ensure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you will help give young people a chance at life.

As our Construction Trade Instructor, you will be a key member of the Education Team based at Kibble's Skills Academy in Hillington and other external work bases. You will take a lead role in supporting young people to gain experience, knowledge, and qualifications in practical skills across the Built Environment sector. Your primary focus will be to impart knowledge and practical skills related to various aspects of construction and building trades, including carpentry, masonry, electrical work, plumbing, and other related disciplines.

Main Duties:

• Inspire young people and provide instruction in practical skills relevant to the built environment sector.
• Provide instruction in sustainable construction practices, ensuring alignment with environmental sustainability goals.
• Act as an advocate for environmental stewardship throughout the organisation, promoting green initiatives and fostering a culture of sustainability.
• Prepare and deliver relevant qualification work/resource materials, along with assessing, recording, and reporting on the work of young people.
• Liaise with Principal Teacher in assessing, recording, and reporting on the work of young people.
• Maintain and promote positive work ethics and standards amongst young people.
• Safeguard the health and safety of all young people and staff.
• Any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of The Skills Academy.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in delivering trade skills training is essential, with a focus on practical applications and hands-on learning within Built Environment.
• Delivering educational programmes is desirable.
• Relevant trade experience and qualifications related to Built Environment are essential.
• Experience in youth training and working with young people is essential.
• GTCS registration is desirable, but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrating a clear commitment to continuing professional development, for example, studying towards a qualification in or relating to additional support needs.
• Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Skills.
• We welcome applications from time-served tradespeople from construction disciplines, including joinery, plumbing, electrical, or other site-based trades.
• Safe Crisis Training (SCM): Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to carry out SCM.

Notes:

• This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time; however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.
• All duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity, and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble's stated policy on equal opportunities.
• The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups), and every case is taken on an individual basis.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to carry out SCM. The SCM training will consist of two days theory and two days physical training. The successful candidate must complete this training in full within four weeks of an agreed start date. Should the candidate fail any aspect of the SCM training (theory, physical, or both parts), an additional two weeks will be given to pass.
• Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period.

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