Construction Trainer (Peripatetic) at Cumbria & Lancashire Region

The LTE Group is a national, public-sector learning, training and education organisation with a clearly defined mission to ‘improve lives and economic success through learning and skills. Our valued 4,000 colleagues drive our delivery of specialist learning to over 100,000 learners in over 120 UK locations, across our six businesses.

This Construction Trainer (Peripatetic) role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis working 37 hours per week and you will be working across the five prisons within the Cumbria & Lancashire region.

We are looking for a person with a generic trade background to provide cover staffing to vocational workshop provision across a range of construction and engineering areas.

Based at HMP Lancaster Farms, you will also be deployed to HMP Haverigg, HMP Preston, HMP Wymott, & HMP Kirkham, working with adults aged 18 and above. Interviews will be held at HMP Kirkham.

The closing date for this job advert is 5th May 2023 however sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!

At Novus we work with passion, care and commitment to create the foundations for change.

For almost 30 years we have been helping men, women and children of all ages and abilities, in prison settings across England and Wales, to take new directions.

The LTE Group family encompasses the strengths of each of our individual organisations:

The Manchester College – further education | UCEN Manchester – higher education |Novus – prison education |Total People – apprenticeships |MOL – professional development.

What the role entails

As the Construction Trainer (Peripatetic) you will develop and deliver high-quality, learner-focused education to meet contractual requirements and standards, in line with Novus policies and procedures, supporting learners to ensure the best outcome for all who work within our sector.

What we need from you

In order to be successful in the role Construction Trainer (Peripatetic), you will need:

• Flexible approach to working in a fast-paced environment.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Having the ability to track and monitor leaners progress against course criteria.
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in the relevant vocational area
• Willing to gain Award in Education within 6 months.
• Willing to gain the TAQA assessment qualification within probation.
• Commitment to gain a subject-specific qualification to allow them to train to Level 3, within 2 years.
• Commitment to gain an assessor award required by relevant Awarding Bodies, within one year.
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy or be willing to commit to gaining the qualification(s) within 1 year.
• Gain, hold and maintain a clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Ideally you will want to be a part of a team who has at its core a focus on improving lives and enabling and equipping learners to develop, grow and be equipped for a life of work and success. You’ll be a self-starter with a passion to learn and grow yourself and will bring passion, dedication and positivity to your new role.

Colleague Benefits

As part of the LTE Group family, you will benefit from an excellent package including:

• Excellent Annual Leave Entitlement.
• In-house ‘Evolve’ training programme offers you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.
• Career development opportunities.
• We pride ourselves on offering a favourable pension scheme with a competitive contribution from the Group which including a Teachers Pension scheme offering a 23.68% Employer Contribution.
• Discounts on your health care through Simply Health.
• Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist.
• Cycle to work scheme saving you 25% on your purchase.
• Access to lots of offers with well-known retailers.

The LTE Group is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding and growing sector

All applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the Key Responsibilities, Key Result Areas and Qualifications/Skills/Experience detailed within the job description for shortlisting purposes.