Bricklaying Trainer

Help Shape the Next Generation of Bricklayers

Are you a Bricklayer looking for a new challenge away from site pressures, long commutes or unpredictable workloads?

Peterborough College is looking for a practical, motivated and supportive individual to join our Modern Construction team as a Bricklaying Trainer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone from industry who enjoys sharing their skills, supporting others and helping learners develop into work-ready tradespeople.

You do not need to be a qualified teacher to apply — if you have strong industry experience and the right attitude, we will support you with training and professional development.

The Bricklaying Trainer will be working full time (37 hours per week) on a permanent contract.

The Bricklaying Trainer will play a key role in supporting learners within our Construction workshops, helping them develop practical skills, safe working practices and confidence in their trade.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting practical workshop sessions alongside teaching staff
• Demonstrating bricklaying techniques, tools and safe working practices
• Supporting assessment activities and monitoring learner progress
• Maintaining tools, equipment and workshop environments
• Ensuring excellent standards of health and safety within the workshop
• Supervising learners during practical activities and assessments
• Assisting with stock control, materials and workshop organisation
• Helping create a positive, professional and industry-standard learning environment

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Have experience working within the construction or bricklaying industry
• Enjoy supporting or mentoring others
• Take pride in high standards and safe working practices
• Can communicate confidently with young people and adults

A Level 2 qualification in a relevant trade area is essential, and a Level 3 qualification would be advantageous.

Teaching or assessor qualifications are welcome but not essential — support will be provided to gain these if required.

• Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.