Construction Skills Tutor – Bricklaying

Job Role: Construction Skills Tutor – Bricklaying
Bricklaying Tutor | Construction Trainer | Trade Skills Instructor
Location: HMP The Mount
Salary: From £30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
 
Role Overview
We are recruiting an experienced and passionate Construction Skills Tutor – Bricklaying to deliver high-quality vocational training within a custodial education environment at HMP The Mount.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bricklayer, Construction Supervisor, Site Foreperson, Construction Trainer or Trade Professional looking to move away from site-based work whilst continuing to use their industry expertise to make a genuine difference.
Working with small groups of prison-based learners, you will deliver practical bricklaying training that helps individuals develop industry-recognised skills, confidence and employability behaviours. You will play a key role in supporting rehabilitation, progression and future employment opportunities within the construction sector.
Whether you already have teaching experience or are an experienced bricklayer looking to move into education, full support can be provided to achieve teaching and assessing qualifications where required.
 
Key Responsibilities
Teaching, Learning & Delivery

• Deliver engaging and practical bricklaying sessions to adult learners.
• Plan and deliver structured vocational training aligned to curriculum requirements.
• Adapt teaching methods to suit a variety of learning styles and abilities.
• Promote safe working practices and construction industry standards.
• Create a positive, inclusive and motivating learning environment.
• Support learners to develop practical skills, confidence and workplace behaviours.

Learner Support & Progression

• Conduct initial and ongoing learner assessments.
• Develop and maintain Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
• Provide constructive feedback, coaching and guidance.
• Support learners to achieve vocational qualifications and personal goals.
• Prepare learners for assessments and progression opportunities.
• Help learners build confidence and employability skills for future careers within construction.

Employability & Personal Development

• Embed key employability skills including:
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Professional conduct
• Time management
• Workplace expectations
• Support learners to complete Employability Passports and evidence achievement.
• Promote literacy, numeracy and digital skills within vocational delivery.
• Encourage progression into employment, apprenticeships and further learning.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Carry out daily checks on all tools, materials and equipment.
• Maintain accurate stock and equipment records.
• Ensure compliance with prison security procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Instruct learners in the safe use of tools and construction equipment.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.

 
Administration & Quality Assurance

• Maintain learner records, reviews and assessment documentation.
• Complete registers, reports and ILPs to a high standard.
• Support quality assurance and curriculum improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with prison staff, tutors and learner support teams.
• Contribute to positive learner outcomes and achievement rates.

 
Essential Criteria

• Level 3 qualification in Bricklaying (essential).
• Significant occupational experience within bricklaying or construction.
• Experience delivering training, mentoring or coaching others.
• Strong communication and learner engagement skills.
• Ability to motivate and support learners from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage tools, materials and equipment safely and securely.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity and data protection requirements.

 
Desirable Criteria

• Teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS, CET, Cert Ed, PGCE or equivalent).
• Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA or equivalent).
• Experience delivering vocational qualifications.
• Experience working within prison education, adult learning or further education.
• Knowledge of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF).
• Experience using BKSB or similar diagnostic tools.
• Experience supporting learners with additional learning needs.

 
 
No Teaching Qualification? No Problem.
We actively welcome applications from experienced:

• Bricklayers
• Site Supervisors
• Construction Team Leaders
• Forepersons
• Multi-Skilled Tradespeople
• Construction Professionals

If you have strong industry experience and a passion for helping others develop their skills, full support can be provided to achieve:

• Teaching qualifications
• Assessing qualifications
• Ongoing professional development

Your vocational expertise is more important than previous classroom experience.
 
 
 
How to Apply
For more information or to apply for the Construction Skills Tutor – Bricklaying role, please contact:
Robert Rowe [phone removed] [email removed]