Location: London / Hybrid (Classroom, Workshop & Site-Based Delivery)
Employment Type: Freelance
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Trainer/Assessor to deliver high-quality training and assessment in Domestic Retrofit, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Technologies and Sustainable Energy. The successful candidate will support learners in developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work within the growing green construction and retrofit sector.
You will deliver classroom sessions, practical demonstrations, workplace assessments and learner support across a range of funded programmes, bootcamps and accredited qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging classroom and practical training sessions.
- Assess learners against awarding body standards and qualification requirements.
- Carry out workplace observations and professional discussions where required.
- Support learners in building portfolios of evidence.
- Provide constructive feedback and monitor learner progress.
- Ensure all assessment decisions are valid, reliable and compliant.
- Prepare lesson plans, schemes of work and learning resources.
- Maintain accurate learner records using internal systems.
- Ensure compliance with Awarding Organisation, Ofsted, ESFA and funding requirements.
- Promote safe working practices and maintain high standards of Health & Safety.
- Support quality assurance activities including IQA and EQA visits.
- Keep up to date with developments in retrofit standards, legislation and sustainable technologies.
Subjects You May Deliver
- Domestic Retrofit Principles
- PAS 2035 Process
- Energy Efficiency Measures
- Fabric First Approach
- Insulation Systems
- Airtightness and Ventilation
- Building Physics
- Heat Loss and Thermal Performance
- Renewable Technologies
- Solar PV
- Air Source Heat Pumps
- Battery Storage
- Renewable Heating Systems
- Net Zero Construction
- Sustainable Building Practices
- Domestic Energy Assessment
- Retrofit Coordination Awareness
- Health & Safety within Retrofit Projects
Essential Requirements
- Level 3 or above qualification in Construction, Retrofit, Energy or a related discipline.
- Occupational experience within domestic retrofit, renewable technologies or energy efficiency.
- Teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS, Level 3 Award in Education and Training or equivalent).
- Assessor qualification (CAVA, A1, D32/D33 or equivalent), or willingness to work towards one.
- Excellent communication and learner support skills.
- Strong organisational and IT skills.
- Full UK driving licence (desirable).
Desirable Qualifications
- Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings.
- Level 3 Retrofit Assessor qualification.
- Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management.
- Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA).
- Retrofit Coordinator experience.
- PAS 2035 knowledge.
- Experience delivering funded programmes, Skills Bootcamps or Adult Skills Fund provision.
- IQA qualification (Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance).
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will be:
- Passionate about sustainability and green skills.
- Able to motivate learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Confident delivering both theory and practical sessions.
- Organised and compliant with awarding body requirements.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and learner achievement.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (depending on experience).
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Ongoing CPD and professional development.
- Opportunity to work on government-funded Green Skills and Retrofit programmes.
- Supportive and growing training organisation.
- Opportunity to shape new qualifications and training programmes within the sustainable construction sector.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
