Construction Tutor

Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £32,909 to £34,723 per annum (Grade I) | Kings Lynn/ Norwich

The service’s vision is closely aligned to Norfolk County Council’s ‘Together for Norfolk’ 6-year plan and Putting People First strategy, which prioritises: inclusive growth, improved social mobility, excellence in education, real jobs, good infrastructure and supporting vulnerable people.

As part of this strategy, Adult Learning has launched a new and exciting construction and environmental sustainability curriculum. We are inviting applications from experienced construction tutors as well as from experienced trades people looking to move into the field of education and share their knowledge for those wanting to get into the trade. Full training can be provided for applicants who have not previously worked in the education sector or do not meet all of the essential criteria in the job description. Consideration would be given to full and part time applicants. Being a strong, dynamic and innovative multi-skills construction tutor, you will play a pivotal role in the development of this new curriculum area. Supporting the Curriculum Manager, you will assist in planning and implementing, an evolving curriculum that directly responds to the intentions of the learner’s, the community and the employer’s needs as well as the service priorities. You will deliver across a range of accredited and unaccredited courses at our new Construction and Environmental Sustainability Hub in Norwich and / or King’s Lynn. You will have a sound understanding of how the industry is positively responding to its environmental impact, and how to support the reduction of the industry’s carbon footprint.

As an individual with a wealth of industry and knowledge across a range of trades, you will utilise your outstanding abilities to make a positive impact on your learners as they upskill, change career direction, or start a new career in this priority area for the county.

Part time applications will also be considered.

For an informal conversation about this role please contact Paul Sayer, on 01603 708266 or via email paul.sayer@norfolk.gov.uk

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want our people to be inspired and motivated to work well together, make the most of our workspaces, enjoy a healthy work-life balance, and deliver excellent services to Norfolk and its people. Flexibility is built into the way we work, with hybrid working a key feature for many roles. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity.

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Before you apply please see the full job description and person specification in the below link – this will help you to shape your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the role.

job description and person specification

You can also find out about the rewards and benefits we offer as well as our other terms and conditions.

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement with the ability to buy and sell leave
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working – dependent on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • ‘ Norfolk Rewards’ our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything , from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses paid upfront (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants’ pensions .
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job.
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension, new bikes and electric cars.
    

Closing date: 30 May 2023

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We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.

We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.