Built Environment Skills Instructor

Staff Benefits At Kibble

• Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
• Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
• Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
• Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
• Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self‑care
• Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays

Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities.

When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.

As our Built Environment Skills Instructor, you will be a key member of the Education Team based at Kibble’s Skills Academy in Hillington, and other external work bases. You will take a lead role in supporting young people to gain experience, knowledge, and qualifications in practical skills across the Built Environment sector. Your primary focus will be to impart knowledge and practical skills related to various aspects of construction and building trades, including carpentry, masonry, electrical work, plumbing, and other related disciplines.

• Inspire young people and provide instruction in practical skills relevant to the built environment sector.
• Provide instruction in practical skills relevant to sustainable construction practices, ensuring alignment with environmental sustainability goals.
• Act as an advocate for environmental stewardship throughout the organisation, promoting green initiatives and fostering a culture of sustainability.
• Prepare and deliver relevant qualification work/resource materials, along with assessing, recording, and reporting on the work of young people.
• Liaise with the Education Manager of the Skills Academy to assess, record, and report on the work of young people.
• Maintain and promote positive work ethics and standards among young people.
• Safeguard the health and safety of all young people and staff.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the Education Manager of the Skills Academy & Head of the Skills Academy.

• Experience in delivering trade skills training is essential, with a focus on practical applications and hands‑on learning within the Built Environment.
• Delivering educational programmes is desirable.
• Relevant trade experience and qualifications in the Built Environment are essential.
• Experience in youth training and working with young people is essential.
• GTCS registration is desirable, but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to continuing professional development, for example, studying towards a qualification in or relating to additional support needs.
• Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport.
• Competent in Microsoft Office skills.

Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. Please see section (4) for further information.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Individual and Family Services

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