Professional Trainer in Construction
Share your construction expertise at Oaklands College, coaching adult learners to build practical skills, earn qualifications and progress in their careers.
Professional Trainer - Construction
Ready to inspire the next generation of construction professionals?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for an enthusiastic and experienced Professional Trainer - Construction to join our growing Professional Training team. This role is ideal for a construction industry specialist who is passionate about sharing their expertise and helping learners develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to achieve recognised qualifications and progress within the construction sector.
As part of Oaklands' expanding Professional Training provision, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality training, coaching, and assessment, ensuring learners achieve positive outcomes and are fully prepared for employment and career progression within the industry.
Your Day-to-Day Impact
As a Professional Trainer - Construction, you will take ownership of the complete learner journey, supporting individuals from enrolment through to successful achievement of their qualification. Through engaging and industry-relevant training, you will help learners develop the practical and theoretical skills required within the modern construction sector.
Training and Coaching
You will:
Deliver high-quality construction training through face-to-face, online, and employer-based delivery methods.
Plan and facilitate engaging learning sessions and practical activities that support learner development.
Monitor learner progress through regular reviews, setting clear targets and action plans to ensure timely achievement.
Use individual learner starting points to create tailored learning experiences that maximise success.
Embed key themes including Maths & English, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and professional behaviours within the curriculum.
Work collaboratively with the wider Professional Training team to support learner achievement and progression.
Assessment and Feedback
You will:
Assess learner work and performance against qualification standards and assessment criteria.
Provide constructive feedback and clear guidance to support continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate assessment records and learner evidence within the College's e-portfolio system.
Prepare learners for examinations and assessments, ensuring they fully understand requirements and expectations.
Learner Support
You will:
Provide both academic and pastoral support to learners throughout their programme.
Identify and address barriers to learning, progression, and achievement.
Develop personalised learning plans aligned to individual goals and aspirations.
Deliver effective information, advice, and guidance to support future career progression.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
You will:
Produce regular learner progress reports with clear actions to ensure completion within agreed timescales.
Follow Oaklands College quality assurance procedures and awarding organisation requirements.
Maintain accurate and compliant learner documentation throughout the learning journey.
Support the College in meeting awarding organisation, Ofsted, and internal quality standards.
Participate in internal and external audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
Professional Development
You will:
Maintain current industry knowledge and continue developing your professional expertise through CPD activities.
Participate fully in College staff development initiatives.
Support promotional activities and help raise the profile of Oaklands Training & Development.
Is This You?
Experience
Proven experience delivering training, coaching, or instruction within an education or workplace learning environment.
Experience within the construction industry, supported by relevant vocational qualifications or substantial industry expertise.
Understanding of qualification standards and assessment requirements within construction-related programmes.
Communication
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with learners, employers, and colleagues.
Skilled in motivating and engaging learners from diverse backgrounds.
Organisation
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple learners and priorities effectively.
Excellent record-keeping and attention to detail.
Technical Skills
Confident using digital systems and learning technologies.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Experience using e-portfolio or learner management systems is advantageous.
Professional Attributes
High levels of integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Passion for supporting learner success and personal development.
Qualifications
Essential:
Relevant vocational qualification and/or significant industry experience within construction.
Desirable:
Teaching, training, or assessor qualifications such as:
PTLLS
A1 Assessor Award
TAQA
(Candidates willing to work towards these qualifications are encouraged to apply.)
Your Future Starts at Oaklands
At Oaklands, we care about your wellbeing and development. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and success within a welcoming and inclusive environment where your contribution truly matters.
Here's what you can look forward to:
Free access to our on-site gym at the St Albans campus (time restrictions may apply)
Financial wellbeing benefits, including discounts across College services and local schemes
Cycle to Work Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
Free Adult Community Learning courses
Staff Development Days and Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Mental Health Peer Supporters
Eye Care Voucher Scheme
Safeguarding and Equality
Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and actively welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, governors, volunteers, agency workers, contractors, partners, and stakeholders are expected to share this commitment.
Apply Today
We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Don't miss this opportunity to help shape the future workforce of the construction industry while making a genuine difference to learners' lives. Apply today and become part of something meaningful.
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- Department
- Professional Qualifications
- Location
- St Albans Campus
- Salary
- £38,993/year
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Employment Type
- Casual
- Fixed Term End Date
- 30 July, 2027
- Employment Basis
- Bank
- Job Advertisement Expiry Date
- 20 November, 2026
- Expected Start Date
- 20 November, 2026
