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Do you have a background in Construction and want an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on individuals with your expertise? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

We have a fantastic opportunity at HMP Durham to join the Novus education team as our Construction Trainer on a permanent, part-time basis working 22.2 hours a week.

The Role

We are recruiting for a Multi-Skills Construction Trainer, or a Qualified Construction Tradesperson. You will deliver practical training in various construction trades, including Painting & Decorating, Plumbing, Joinery, and Bricklaying. Working with a group of up to 15 learners, your role will involve engaging and motivating individuals to develop their skills, knowledge, and confidence in the construction field.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, hands-on training sessions in multiple construction trades
Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and participation.
Assess learner needs and develop individualised learning plans.
Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
Support learners in achieving their learning aims.
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes for all learners.
Stay up to date with curriculum changes and best practices in functional skills education.What we need from you

To be successful in the Trainer role, you will need

Experience working within any one or more of the following construction fields:
P&D
Bricklaying
Joinery
Bricklaying
Have at least 2 years' experience in the relevant vocational area.
Willing to gain Award in Education within 6 months.
Willing to gain the TAQA assessment qualification within probation.
Commitment to gain a subject-specific qualification to allow them to train to Level 3, within 2 years.
Commitment to gain an assessor award required by relevant Awarding Bodies, within one year.
Hold at least a Level 1 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy or be willing to commit to gaining the qualification(s) within 1 yearColleague Benefits

As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including:

Extensive annual leave which can be taken throughout the year and not restricted to school holiday times.
Monday to Friday working pattern.
Our in-house 'Evolve' training programme, which offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.
We support you through a teacher training qualification and assessor qualifications.
Full package of training to support working in a Prison environment
Good progression routes into management positions within education
Learner class sizes are much smaller than in FE colleges.
Able to be flexible and innovative with the curriculum.
Part of the wider community of the prison service
Additional behavioural and complex need support
Excellent pension scheme options including Teachers Pension scheme.
Our comprehensive in-house awards scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme including a free, confidential, 24/7 support service.
Health care discounts through Simply Health
Retail discounts through You at WorkThe LTE Group is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding and growing sector, please click on the 'Apply online' button below.

All applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the job description for shortlisting purposes.

The closing date for this job advert is 02/12/2024. However, the job advert may close early if we receive a good response.

The LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau. Due to the educational aspect of our group some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process