Job Description

Number of jobs available
1
Region(s)
East of England
City/Town
King's Lynn
Office Location
Bircham Newton - CITB, Bircham Newton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE31 6RH
Departmental Grade
Specialist Contributor.SC3
Post Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary
40,500 - 49,500
Details

Vocational Instructor

Join CITB as a Vocational Instructor within the Plant Mechanic Training Team!

Are you an experienced Plant Mechanic ready for a new challenge? Share your skills, shape the future, and make a real difference by training the next generation of plant professionals.

Location:

National Construction College East, Bircham Newton, Norfolk (This is a site based role 5 days per week and doesn't allow for home working)

Hours of Work:

Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract:

Permanent

Salary Range:

40,500 - 49,500 per annum

Target Salary:

46,350 per annum

About the Role:

Join our expert training team at the

National Construction College East

, Bircham Newton, as a Vocational Instructor. Turn your industry experience into a rewarding teaching career - no teaching qualification required to start, just your passion and expertise.

What you'll be doing:

As a Vocational Instructor, you'll deliver high-quality training to learners at various stages of their careers. You'll play a key role in shaping the future workforce by:

Delivering engaging theory and practical training sessions to apprentice and commercial learners Supporting learners through assessments and qualifications Maintaining industry standards and ensuring a safe learning environment Contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement

What we're looking for:

Minimum of Level 3 (or equivalent) vocational qualification directly related to the role Specialist licence to practice qualifications relevant to the role Relevant experience in the construction industry and excellent knowledge of current industry practices Minimum of Level 3 teaching qualification (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing role) Assessor Awards (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing) A passion for developing others and sharing knowledge For full details, please refer to the Role Profile.*

Why join CITB?

Free onsite lunch -- Yes, every day! Subsidised Costa Coffee on site Free onsite parking -- No meters, no stress Free onsite gym All PPE provided -- Fully kitted out, ready to teach 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days Christmas shutdown Generous pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution) Life assurance (4x salary) 2 paid volunteering days per year Professional development & funded training qualifications Employee Assistance Programme -- because your wellbeing matters A team that respects you, your trade, and your time-served knowledge Be part of a respected organisation shaping the future of UK construction

Closing Date

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the stated closing date. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Safer Recruitment

CITB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people. Candidates must be willing to undergo the requisite pre-employment vetting checks and procedures, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An enhanced DBS with child barring check is required for this post.


During the shortlisting process, CITB may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.





Contact and additional information
For general queries regarding your application, please contact our customer contact services CITB-recruitment-enquiries@gov.sscl.com or 0345 241 5364.
Required Qualification
Minimum of Level 3 (or equivalent) vocational qualification directly related to the role applied for.
Closing Date:
01/08/2025, 23:55 hours


1st Interview dates
To be confirmed