Joinery Tutor

Job Description

Careers as an experienced Joinery Tutor at Inspire Learning, teaching Level 1 and/or Level 2 Joinery Qualifications at our High Pavement centre in Sutton‑in‑Ashfield.

Job Title

Joinery Tutor

Grade

Grade 5

Job Purpose

To provide young people and adults with appropriate teaching and training on accredited and non‑accredited learning programmes, focusing on delivering construction qualifications to Level 2. The role aims to meet professional standards, build upon the Education Inspection Framework, and promote best practice with colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver joinery learning programmes up to Level 2 to a high standard for all learners.
• Meet recruitment, retention, attendance and overall achievement targets.
• Recruit, select, induct and initially assess learners, designing their individual training programmes.
• Participate in the annual Self‑Assessment Report and contribute to the Quality Improvement Plan.
• Design, develop, deliver and assess courses across a range of programmes, particularly functional skills.
• Provide learners with appropriate information, guidance, counselling and support for further progression.
• Engage in continuous personal development, including acquiring relevant teaching qualifications where appropriate, and take ownership of professional development in line with ETF Professional Standards.
• Carry out administrative work supporting all organisational operations.
• Adhere to all Inspire policies, procedures, brand guidelines, contractual requirements and professional best practice.
• Perform any duties or tasks assigned by management necessary to meet service needs.
• Assume roles of Appointed Person and/or First Aider as required.

Education and Knowledge Required

• Hold or be willing to work toward a Level 4 teaching qualification.
• Hold a relevant joinery qualification enabling delivery up to Level 2.
• GCSEs A to C (Grades 4–9) or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Hold or be willing to work toward an assessor qualification.
• Understanding of ESFA‑funded training programmes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures, including Prevent.
• Knowledge of the Education Inspection Framework.
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues and legislation relating to learning delivery.
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Experience working with adults and young people, including those with learning difficulties and disabilities.
• Experience delivering and assessing joinery programmes up to and including Level 2 at a high standard.
• Experience and ability to plan, write, deliver and evaluate joinery programmes.
• Ability to effectively review, monitor and provide guidance and support to learners.

Role Dimensions

• Provide joinery and employability/personal and social development training to help learners achieve success.
• Actively promote the Service’s learning offer across Inspire Learning.
• Demonstrate effective customer service skills in person, online, email or phone, prioritising confidentiality and equality & diversity.
• Respond positively to customer concerns, resolve or reassure, and hand over to senior managers when necessary.
• Respond to complaints or suggestions, seeking resolution within authority limits.

Competency Statements

• Deliver the service offer (Competency Level 3)
  • Advise and promote the Inspire Service Offer to customers, meeting immediate and broader needs.
  • Embrace changes to the offer and associated processes positively, engaging with development opportunities.
  • Share feedback with line managers and contribute to related activities ensuring service delivery and improvement.
• Communicating well (Competency Level 3)
  • Communicate clearly and effectively in person, on the phone and in writing, respecting appropriate style and engaging with Inspire’s online communications.
  • Communicate effectively in meetings and group situations, maintaining a solutions‑based, can‑do approach.
  • Debate, positively challenge and discuss issues with colleagues, seeking agreement and respecting decisions.
• Working together (Competency Level 2)
  • Adopt a friendly, helpful, supportive and respectful manner when collaborating.
  • Act reliably, transparently, and respecting privacy and confidentiality.
• Leading the way (Competency Level 2)
  • Incorporate Inspire’s mission, vision and values in work with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, implementing policies and management decisions.
  • Articulate and share Inspire’s mission, vision and values to enthuse and focus colleagues.
• Working efficiently and cost effectively (Competency Level 3)
  • Use Inspire resources and time effectively to meet service demand, objectives and targets.
  • Plan ahead, utilise technology, minimise unnecessary travel or waste, prioritise work and operate within spending limits.
  • Resolve competing or conflicting demands for resources and time effectively for self, colleagues and customers.
• Skills and qualifications (Competency Level 4)
  • GCSE (Grades 1–3) or Level 1 Diploma (Foundation) and good verbal communication skills, willingness to progress to Level 2 English and Maths.
  • GCSE (Grades 4–9) including English and Maths or Level 2 Diploma (First Diploma) with demonstrable IT skills.
  • Internet information searching, Microsoft Office basic skills, use of online teaching platforms such as Teams and Zoom.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills; A‑level or equivalent Level 3 Diplomas or Certificates.
  • Newly qualified or working toward: Diploma or Service‑specific qualification or relevant HNC; or experienced qualified (≥3 years) with Diploma or Service‑specific qualification or relevant HNC.

Equality & Diversity

Inspire is committed to applying its Equality Policy at all stages of recruitment and selection. The selection process will be carried out without regard to disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, pregnancy and maternity or trade union membership.

Safeguarding and Welfare

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. This post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Employment Conditions

Applications for part‑time consideration are welcome. The role is full‑time but can discuss flexible arrangements.

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