Construction Trade Instructor in Renfrew

Kibble is a specialist provider of services for at risk children and young people across the UK. Many of the young people the organisation cares for have experienced significant trauma in their lives and we provide a safe, stable environment that is both nurturing and therapeutic. With a robust support network and wide range of integrated services, we offer young people opportunities and encourage them to believe in themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and realise their own self-worth.

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:

• Teaching trade skills relevant to the built environment sector, such as carpentry, masonry, electrical work, plumbing, and other related disciplines.

Main Duties:

• To inspire young people and provide instruction in practical skills relevant to the built environment sector.
• Provide instruction in practical skills relevant to 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 essential.
• Experience in youth training and working with young people is essential.
• GTCS registration is desirable, but not essential.
• 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 be able to carry out SCM. 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 be able 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 for any reason 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.

To apply: Please visit our online recruitment site - Closing Date: Thursday 26th February.