Are you passionate about developing the next generation of skilled construction professionals? Do you have strong industry experience in groundworks, including construction equipment, machinery, and a desire to share your expertise through high‑quality teaching and training?
At CITB, we’re committed to shaping a competent, safe and future‑ready construction workforce. We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Instructor in Groundworksto join our dedicated curriculum team and help inspire learners to excel in their careers.
Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 8am – 4:30pm, and Fridays 8am – 11am
Contract: Permanent
Grade: SC3
Target Salary: £47,973 per annum
Location: National Construction College East, Bircham Newton, Norfolk, PE31 6RH
About the Role
Join our expert training team at the National Construction College – Bircham Newton, Norfolk, as a Vocational Instructor. Turn your industry experience into a rewarding teaching career – no teaching qualification required to start, just your passion and expertise.
As a Vocational Instructor, you’ll deliver high‑quality training to learners at various stages of their careers. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future workforce by:
- Delivering engaging theory and practical training sessions to apprentice and commercial learners
- Supporting learners through assessments and qualifications
- Maintaining industry standards and ensuring a safe learning environment
- Contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement
What you’ll be doing
- Plan and deliver engaging, interactive lessons aligned to industry practices and organisational teaching strategies
- Develop high‑quality, inclusive teaching and assessment resources
- Provide individualised support based on initial assessments and prior learning
- Offer regular, constructive feedback to support learner progress and achievement
- Monitor and track progress using a Learner Management System
- Support learners to develop their English, maths, digital and employability skills
- Work collaboratively with Apprenticeship Development Coaches and contribute to learner reviews
- Identify learners at risk and implement effective intervention strategies
- Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment, adhering to safeguarding and health & safety policies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry professionals and stakeholders
- Stay up to date with developments in both construction and teaching methodologies
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of Level 2 vocational qualification directly related to the role applied for
- Relevant industry experience in the construction industry in a related role
- Excellent knowledge of current industry practices
- Minimum of Level 3 teaching qualification (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing role)
- Assessor Awards (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing)
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Hold a Level 2 qualification or higher in English and maths or demonstrate proficiency at Level 2 or above through a recognised assessment in both subjects
- Excellent organisational skills
- Knowledge, skills and experience in Microsoft Office 365
- Higher level construction related qualification
- Level 5 teaching qualification
- Experience of apprenticeship delivery
Benefits
- Free onsite lunch at NCC sites
- Subsidised Costa Coffee on site at NCC Bircham
- Free onsite parking
- Free onsite gym at Bircham Newton
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- 3 additional days Christmas shutdown
- Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Professional development & funded training qualifications
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Be part of a respected organisation shaping the future of UK construction
Safer Recruitment
CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre‑employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An enhanced DBS with child barring check is required for this post.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, and warnings, including those that are spent, unless they are protected under current DBS filtering rules.
Please note: It is a criminal offence for an individual who is barred from working in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.
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