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.

Location: Bootle, L20 3EF

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

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.

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 and Disabilities (SEND).
  • Experience delivering vocational qualifications.

What We Offer

  • A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people’s lives.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • Supportive and friendly working environment.
  • Employee benefits package.
  • Opportunity to develop your career within a growing specialist education provider.

Benefits:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Bootle L20 3EF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • What Teaching Qualification do you have?
  • Relevant construction industry experience

Experience:

  • Teaching: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £30,740 – £33,845 per year

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

If you are interested in applying for this role or would like to find out more information, please email jobs@swrac.ac.uk for an information pack.

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Closing date:

SWRAC is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this dedication. All successful candidates will undergo Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, along with other relevant employment screening. We are also committed to ensuring genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities as an employer and educational provider.