Job Overview
Start a New Career in Teaching – Use Your Construction Experience
Partners in Bristol, part of the City of Bristol College, is looking for an experienced construction and bricklaying professional ready to step off-site and into a rewarding teaching role.
If you’ve worked in construction and want a more stable, long-term career where you can pass on your skills, this could be the ideal next move. No teaching qualification? No problem—we’ll support you to gain one.
About the Role
You’ll deliver practical, classroom-based training to help learners gain construction knowledge, achieve their CSCS cards, and move into employment. This is a hands-on role where your real-world experience will directly support people into jobs.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering construction skills training (entry-level to intermediate)
- Supporting learners to prepare for and pass CSCS tests
- Practical bricklaying sessions
- Assessing learners and tailoring support to individual needs
- Providing mentoring, encouragement, and clear feedback
- Creating a positive, inclusive learning environment
Who This Role Is Perfect For
- Experienced tradespeople (e.g. labourers, bricklayers, site operatives)
- Those looking to move away from physically demanding site work
- Anyone wanting regular hours, job stability, and career progression
- Individuals interested in teaching, coaching, or mentoring
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts simply and effectively.
- Demonstrated organisational skills to manage multiple students and sessions efficiently.
- Previous teaching or tutoring experience is desirable but not essential; training will be provided where necessary.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and inspire learners of all ages.
- A recognised qualification in education or the relevant subject area is advantageous but not mandatory. This position offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals passionate about education and helping others succeed through personalised instruction.
What We’re Looking For
- Background in the construction industry (essential)
- Practical, hands-on knowledge you can pass on to others (bricklaying)
- Good communication and people skills
- A supportive, patient approach to working with learners
- Teaching/assessing qualification (desirable, not essential—training provided)
Why Join Us
- Full support to gain a teaching qualification
- Stable, full-time role (no site work, no travel between jobs)
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- On-site parking
- Staff events
About Us
Partners in Bristol delivers employer-focused training designed to get people into work. As part of the City of Bristol College, we’re committed to helping learners build sustainable careers in construction.
Pay: £32,121.00-£34,121.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
