Health & Safety Trainer / Lecturer

Position: Health & Safety Trainer / Lecturer

Location: South-west England

Salary: Up to £48,000 + Car Allowance or Company Car + Pension

Role Purpose: To lead in providing high-quality vocational education and training for all learners that reflect the specialist knowledge, skills and behaviours required in industry and by external awarding organisations.

This position entails instructing Site Safety Plus courses, focusing on construction safety, at various locations including hotels, company offices, and occasionally our clients' college premises. We're seeking a Health and Safety Trainer primarily for the M4 corridor and areas north of it, although applicants from other regions will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum teams in integrating Ofsted EIF/SDS requirements into daily teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Support new vocational instructors and assessors during induction and probation, addressing specific needs.
• Offer tailored support to instructors and assessors identified for development through teaching observations.
• Conduct Learning Walks to monitor teaching quality in the curriculum area.
• Participate in Desk Top Evaluations and quality reviews, aiding managers and the quality team.
• Deliver CPD sessions on teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Develop and deliver Personal Development lessons for all learners.
• Coordinate with Awarding Bodies and End Point Assessment Organizations as needed.
• Plan and deliver engaging practical and theory lessons aligned with industry standards and the Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Strategy.
• Create inclusive teaching resources and provide individualised support based on initial assessments.
• Offer regular feedback to learners to support improvement.
• Track learner progress using the Learner Management System.
• Develop learners' personal, English, maths, and digital skills.
• Collaborate with Apprenticeship Development Coaches and participate in learner reviews.
• Implement strategies to support learners at risk of falling behind.
• Offer career progression guidance to learners.
• Ensure adherence to safeguarding policies and foster a safe learning environment.
• Promote health and safety compliance among learners.
• Maintain relationships with industry professionals and stakeholders.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and training sessions to stay updated.
• Exhibit positive behaviours and attitudes towards colleagues and learners.

Requirements

• To deliver any of the suite of courses, trainers must hold at least one of the following qualifications:

1. NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Safety and Health
2. NVQ/SVQ Level 5 in Occupational Safety and Health
3. Health and Safety degree
4. NEBOSH Diploma Occupational Safety and Health
5. Diploma Safety Management Level 6.

• As well as one of the above qualifications, trainers must also hold the following:

1. A formal training qualification, equivalent to a Level 3 Award in education and training (AET) or CITB recognised exemption.
2. For new trainers, a current certificate at or above the level of course the trainer is delivering must have been achieved. (i.e. SMSTS).
3. For renewing trainers, demonstrable CPD records in lieu of a current course certificate.

• Able to demonstrate a minimum of three years of occupational experience in a construction management role.
• Verifiable construction management career history, references, and endorsements.

For more information please get in touch with Travis Townsend at Imperial Recruitment Group.