Vocational Trainer - Carpentry & Brickwork
East Coast College, East Coast College, Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2PJ25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 November 2026 at 8am
Date listed
30 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Apprenticeships and commercial services
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subjects
- Engineering, Fabrication and welding, Land and property management, Plumbing and heating, Woodworking, joinery and carpentry
Working pattern
- Part time: 26 Hours a week 8:30-5pm, 3 days per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £31,983.12 - £35,006.40 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
East Coast College is seeking an experienced Vocational Trainer to support and inspire the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified industry professional to work with apprentices and employers across our region, helping learners develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to successfully complete their apprenticeship programme.
As a Vocational Trainer, you will manage a caseload of apprentices, conducting progress reviews, providing coaching and guidance, monitoring workplace development, and supporting learners towards successful End Point Assessment. Working closely with employers, you will build strong relationships that ensure apprentices receive an outstanding learning experience and achieve their full potential.
This role would suit someone with recent industry experience in Brickwork and/or Carpentry who is passionate about developing others and supporting apprentices throughout their learning journey.
Key needs from you and the role;
1. Industry Expertise
- Hold a Level 3 qualification in Brickwork and/or Carpentry and possess substantial occupational experience within the construction sector.
2. Assessing Qualification
- Hold a TAQA Level 3 qualification (or equivalent Assessor Award) and be confident in assessing learners in the workplace.
3. Apprenticeship Knowledge
- Have a strong understanding of apprenticeship standards, learner progress reviews, off-the-job training requirements, and End Point Assessment preparation.
4. Communication and Relationship Building
- Demonstrate excellent coaching, mentoring and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with apprentices, employers and colleagues.
5. Commitment to Safeguarding and Learner Success
- Be passionate about supporting apprentices to achieve their potential while maintaining a strong commitment to safeguarding, promoting welfare, equality, diversity and inclusion. Candidates must understand their responsibility to create a safe, supportive and positive learning environment for all learners.
What the college offers its staff
- 38 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
- Generous Pension - 18% Employer Contribution
- Free gym and swim membership
- Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About East Coast College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- East Coast College website
- Email address
- recruitment@eastcoast.ac.uk
At East Coast College, our mission is to create individual, local and regional prosperity and wellbeing by unlocking potential through learning. We are looking for talented, motivated and committed people who share our passion for transforming lives through education.
As one of the region's leading further education colleges, we offer an extensive range of courses and opportunities across our campuses in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. Our merger with Lowestoft Sixth Form College and our long-standing partnership with the University of Suffolk enable us to provide clear progression pathways from further education through to higher education, supporting learners at every stage of their journey.
Working at East Coast College means being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation that is making a real difference to its communities. Based on the beautiful Norfolk and Suffolk coast, our campuses are surrounded by stunning beaches, expansive skies and picturesque landscapes, while the vibrant city of Norwich is less than an hour away, offering the perfect balance of coastal living and city access.
Arranging a visit to East Coast College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@eastcoast.ac.uk.
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