Construction Multi-Skills Tutor & Mentor in Watford

Are you passionate about shaping and inspiring the construction workforce of tomorrow? We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Construction Multi Skills Vocational Trainer to join our vibrant team in Peterborough. This role will be suitable for anyone with a multi-trade background in Plastering, Joinery, painting and decorating, and/or Bricklaying, or a general all-rounder with prior experience in teaching a multi-skills course. If you’re committed to delivering engaging lessons, making a difference in young learners’ lives, and fostering a love for learning, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Industry recognised qualification in Construction, Multi Skills
• Post 16 teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve within an agreed timeframe)
• English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 or above (or willingness to gain them)
• Proven track record of professional or vocational expertise in the Construction sector
• Experience in FE teaching and training is desirable
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, practical multi-skills construction sessions to small groups of learners
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons to meet individual needs and learning objectives
• Create and manage tailored learning plans that support learners’ progression and long-term aspirations
• Provide pastoral support, advice, and guidance to learners throughout their programme
• Use a variety of teaching and training methods to engage individuals with different learning styles
• Ensure all learning delivery meets quality standards and compliance requirements
• Monitor and record learner progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance
• Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment in line with safeguarding and equality standards
• Achieve quality targets, including those related to learner achievement, inclusion, progression and destination
• Conduct risk assessments of all activities, always prioritising your own, learners and others’ safety

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

• Engage and build a rapport with all young people
• Plan, prepare, and teach lessons at Entry levels and Levels 1 & 2, for Maths Functional Skills
• Create engaging schemes of work that demonstrate sequencing of learning and progression
• Create engaging lessons that are full of learning and development
• Plan for learners’ needs through use of initial assessment, previous learning and EHCP’s
• Differentiate lesson plans and resources in line with learner needs as outlined in EHCP documents or through observations
• Track the progress of learners using appropriate and provided tracking systems
• Provide and deliver engaging sessions meeting the individual needs of all learners
• Plan and develop SMART-appropriate learning plans for individual learners alongside monitoring their EHCP outcomes
• Monitor and assess learner progress ensuring timely achievements through the year, and record and report the development, progress, and attainment of students in accordance with TCHC’s assessment policies and in line with the principles of assessment for Learning
• Make use of current technology to enhance teaching and learning
• Conduct pastoral responsibilities as required
• Conduct a 1:1 progress review of qualifications and personal skills
• Manage any behaviour issues that arise in line with TCHC policy, with support from the Centre Manager
• Implement TCHC’s inclusion and equal opportunity policies
• Ensure that learning support assistants and visiting speakers are used effectively in the learning environment
• Organise and implement trips and events for learning
• Provide appropriate encouragement, guidance, and support to learners to help them progress
• Participate in events/open days as required
• Support for absent colleagues as required
• Participate in OFSTED inspections as required

Monitoring and Continual Improvement

• Follow the education inspection framework
• Undertake regular CPD and record it using company documents
• Undertake qualifications where suitable as part of your own learning and development
• Take proactive approaches to ensure Safeguarding and Prevent is embedded into the delivery and ensure issues are raised accordingly, in line with TCHC’s Safeguarding Policy using the appropriate recording and reporting tools
• Prepare for and attend monthly curriculum review meetings with your centre manager
• Prepare for and attend standardisation meetings as instructed by Quality Assurance
• Ongoing management and administration tasks relating to TCHC systems, including but not limited to session planning, logging results and providing feedback to learners
• Work alongside the Quality team to ensure that delivery meets high expectations
• Ensure any complaints are raised accordingly in line with TCHC’s Complaints Policy
• Be a reflective practitioner, evaluating and improving your own practice in order to take teaching and learning forward as well as ensuring learner success and progress

Commitment to Safeguarding

TCHC is committed to Safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All staff are expected to adhere to our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy and the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in their job description. We conduct Safer Recruitment Checks on all staff prior to confirming a start date, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.