Build Futures. Shape Careers. Inspire the Next Generation of Construction Talent.
Due to the continued expansion of our construction and employability provision across the Bristol area, Partners in Bristol is seeking two Construction Skills & Employability Tutors to join our growing team.
This is your opportunity to use your construction industry experience to make a lasting impact by helping people gain the skills, confidence, knowledge and behaviours needed to progress into sustainable employment within the construction sector.
Our programmes combine employability training, construction health and safety, CSCS preparation and practical construction activities. We support learners to become work-ready, confident, and prepared for the expectations of employers across the local construction industry.
Reward and recognition
In addition to a competitive salary, employees have the opportunity to earn up to £2,000 per year through our staff KPI bonus scheme, linked to key delivery and organisational objectives.
New to teaching? Do not worry.
Many successful tutors begin their careers as construction professionals. If you have strong industry experience, a passion for helping others, and the ability to engage and motivate people, we will support you to develop the teaching and training skills needed to succeed. Full support will be provided to gain relevant teaching and/or assessing qualifications where required.
Why Make the Move into Training?
- Use your construction experience in a rewarding new career.
- Enjoy regular working hours and improved work-life balance.
- Move away from physically demanding site work while still using your trade knowledge.
- No travelling between different jobs or working outdoors in poor weather.
- Inspire learners who are taking their first steps into construction careers.
- Access to professional development and support to gain teaching qualifications.
- Secure a stable, permanent role with a growing organisation.
- Benefit from the opportunity to earn up to £2,000 per year through the staff KPI bonus scheme.
About the Role
As a Construction Skills & Employability Tutor, you will plan and deliver engaging training sessions that prepare learners for entry into the construction industry. The role combines classroom teaching, practical skills development, CSCS preparation, health and safety training, coaching, mentoring, assessment, and learner support.
You will work with learners from a range of backgrounds, including adults who are new to construction, returning to work, changing careers or seeking the confidence and qualifications needed to progress into employment, apprenticeships or further training.
The Difference You Will Make
- Help adults overcome barriers to employment and build confidence.
- Prepare learners for construction careers and real workplace expectations.
- Support learners to develop employability skills such as communication, teamwork, CV writing, interview preparation and professional behaviours.
- Help learners prepare for CSCS accreditation and understand construction health and safety.
- Build a pipeline of work-ready candidates for Bristol employers.
- Contribute to local skills development and support communities across Bristol.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality employability and construction training programmes.
- Deliver construction health and safety training, including preparation for CSCS tests.
- Facilitate safe, practical construction activities that develop learner confidence and work-ready skills.
- Support learners to understand construction career pathways and prepare for employment opportunities.
- Assess learner progress, provide constructive feedback, and maintain accurate learner records.
- Adapt teaching and support approaches to meet a range of learner needs and abilities.
- Provide coaching, mentoring, and encouragement to support attendance, engagement, and achievement.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and professional learning environment.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, and behaviour during all classroom and practical activities.
- Work with colleagues, employers, and partners to support learner progression into sustainable employment.
- Contribute to quality improvement, curriculum development and the continued growth of provision across Bristol.
What We Are Looking For
Essential
- Experience working within the construction industry.
- A strong understanding of construction health and safety practices.
- Practical, hands-on construction knowledge that can be shared with learners.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, supportive, and motivational approach to working with learners.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple learners and sessions effectively.
- A commitment to inclusive learning and supporting people into employment.
- Willingness to work towards teaching and/or assessing qualifications if not already held.
Desirable
- Teaching, tutoring, training, coaching, or assessing experience.
- A recognised teaching, training or assessing qualification.
- Experience delivering employability, work readiness, or vocational training.
- Knowledge of CSCS requirements and entry routes into the construction industry.
- Experience supporting unemployed adults or learners who may face barriers to employment.
- Multi-trade construction experience or experience in practical construction training environments.
Who This Role May Suit
- Experienced construction professionals who want to move into teaching, training or coaching.
- Site operatives, supervisors, assistant site managers, multi-trade professionals or practical instructors with strong people skills.
- Current tutors or trainers with construction, employability or vocational training experience.
- Ex-military candidates or career changers with relevant construction, site or practical training experience.
- Individuals who enjoy helping others build confidence, develop skills and take positive next steps into work.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £32,121 - £38,697 per annum.
- Opportunity to earn up to £2,000 per year through our staff KPI bonus scheme.
- Full-time, permanent employment.
- Support to gain teaching and/or assessing qualifications where required.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Company pension.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Free flu jabs.
- Free onsite parking.
- Staff events and wellbeing initiatives.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners, communities, and local employers across Bristol.
A more stable career. A bigger impact.
If you are ready to use your construction experience in a role that supports people, strengthens communities and helps Bristol employers access work-ready talent, this could be the right next step for you.
About Partners in Bristol
Partners in Bristol delivers high-quality, employer-led training programmes that help people gain skills, secure employment and progress within their careers.
As demand for our construction and employability programmes continues to grow, we are investing in our delivery team and expanding our reach across Bristol.
Working with employers, industry partners, and local communities, we create training programmes that respond directly to workforce needs and help individuals achieve sustainable employment outcomes.
Join us and become part of a team that changes lives through skills, education and opportunity.
How to Apply
If you would like to be part of our growing team and feel you have the right skills, experience and enthusiasm to bring to this role, we would be keen to hear from you.
Please submit your application through Indeed, including your current CV and a short statement outlining your construction experience and interest in supporting learners into employment.
Pay: £32,121.00-£38,697.00 per year
Benefits:
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
