The Fire Instructor plays a key role in the delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of the Firefighter Foundation Development Programme. The Fire Instructor plays a key role in the delivery, coordination, and continuous improvement of the Firefighter Foundation Development Programme. This role provides advanced instructional expertise, quality assurance oversight, and leadership within the instructor Team, ensuring all FFDP learners receive consistent, high‑quality training aligned to National Operational Guidance.
The postholder acts as a mentor to instructors, supports curriculum development, and contributes to the professional standards, safety, and operational excellence of the FFDP.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality practical and theoretical training across FFDP modules, including BA, RTC, Pumps & Water, Ladders, Hose & Hydraulics, and Fire Behaviour.
- Conduct learner assessments in accordance with FSC standards.
- Provide clear, consistent feedback to learners and support their development through coaching and structured guidance.
- Maintain high standards of delivery through lesson observation, coaching, and feedback.
- Assist in standardising training materials, assessments, and practical evolutions.
- Contribute to the development and modernisation of FFDP content, lesson plans, risk assessments, and digital learning materials.
- Work collaboratively with the Digital Learning Team to create online modules, VR content, and blended learning assets.
- Lead or contribute to improvement projects that enhance learner experience, operational realism, and programme efficiency.
- Act as a competent person for high‑risk training environments, ensuring all practical sessions are risk‑assessed and safely controlled.
- Represent the FFDP professionally during audits, programme reviews, and client engagement activities.
- Communicate effectively across the team to support timetables, logistics, resource planning, and operational needs.
About You
- Extensive experience delivering firefighter training at recruit or operational level.
- Competent Instructor in key disciplines (e.g., BA, RTC, Pumps/Water, Ladders).
- Teaching qualification (minimum Level 3 Award in Education & Training or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of NOG, and operational best practice.
- Proven ability to assess, mentor, coach, and support learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work flexibly, safely, and effectively in high‑risk training environments.
- Advanced instructor qualifications (e.g., BAI, RTCI, EFAD Instructor, CFBTI).
- Assessor or IQA qualification.
- Operational experience within a UK Fire & Rescue Service or equivalent emergency services background.
What’s in it for you?
- Offering a salary of up to £38,500 depending on skills & experience.
- 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
- Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
- The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.
- Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.
- Subsidised canteen, bar and gym facilities onsite (free membership).
- Free accommodation during the working week if required.
- Free parking onsite.
- Better work life balance.
- Opportunity to gain further qualifications and upskill.
- You will work at a world‑renowned further education training college.
At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.
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