Construction Tutor: Practical Skills & Inclusive Learners

• Experience delivering vocational qualifications.

At SWRAC We Support Individuals To Thrive Through Real-life And Relevant Education Programmes. Our Intention Is To Provide Everyone With The Skills, Knowledge And Experience To:

– Be independent and resilient

– Grow into education, employment or meaningful activity

– Live healthily and sustainable

– Develop and maintain healthy relationships

– Grow socially and contribute positively to communities and local economies

– Be safe

Location

22 Sea Road, Bournemouth BH5 1DD

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

• Additional leave
• Private medical insurance
• Casual dress
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Company events
• On-site parking

We are currently seeking a Construction Tutor to join our dedicated team at our Boscombe Centre, Bournemouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in construction, trades, site supervision, or vocational training who is passionate about helping young people achieve their potential.

At SWRAC, we empower individuals to thrive through practical and relevant educational programs. Our goal is to equip people with the skills, knowledge, and experience necessary to become resilient, confident, and independent. We aim for them to grow in education, secure employment, or engage in meaningful activities, live healthily, be active and responsible citizens, and ensure their safety.

About

The Role:

As a Construction Tutor, you will deliver practical and classroom-based construction training to learners with a range of additional learning needs. You will plan and deliver engaging lessons that develop both vocational skills and employability, helping learners prepare for further training, employment, and independent living.

You will create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where learners can build confidence while developing practical construction skills.



Job Description

• Prepare course/training materials
• Plan and deliver engaging construction lessons and practical activities.
• Support learners to achieve individual learning goals and accredited qualifications where appropriate.
• Develop learners’ practical skills, health and safety awareness, and employability skills.
• Track, monitor, and record learner progress.
• Adapt teaching methods to meet a variety of learning needs and abilities.
• Work collaboratively with Learning Support Assistants, therapists, families, and external professionals.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies.
• Complete external paperwork as required in a timely manner
• Maintain the quality of the learner programme to a sufficient standard to pass IQA and EQA criteria
• Complete learner and deliver paperwork as required promptly
• Deliver engaging sessions including wellbeing awareness
• To attend business networking events to promote the activities of SWRAC
• To work closely with team members to ensure that ILP targets are monitored and reviewed
• To be aware of individual learners’ risk assessments and needs
• Encourage independence and self-help skills wherever possible
• To undertake any other duties that are reasonably requested by management and are appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working within the construction industry (e.g. carpentry, joinery, brickwork, painting and decorating, maintenance, general construction, or a similar trade).
• Is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can motivate and engage learners with a range of abilities and support needs.
• Is organised, creative, and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant construction industry experience.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills (Level 2 Maths & English or equivalent)
• Understanding of health and safety requirements within a construction environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (e.g. DTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed, Award in Education and Training) or willingness to work towards one.
• Assessor or IQA qualification.
• Experience working with learners with Special Educational Needs…