Vocational Instructor at CITB, North End, Greater London

Vocational Instructor - Access

Why This Role?

This isn’t your average teaching gig. This is the real deal, boots-on-the-ground vocational training, led by those who’ve done the job. You’ll train the next generation of scaffolders and access professionals, giving them the skills, safety mindset, and confidence to thrive in the modern construction industry.

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing:

• Deliver hands-on scaffolding and access training that reflects current site standards
• Design and deliver practical sessions and theory lessons in line with CITB’s gold-standard training
• Support learners to develop not only technical know-how, but also essential English, Maths, and digital skills
• Coach, mentor, and inspire learners — many of whom are fresh to the industry
• Create a safe, supportive, and energetic learning environment
• Track learner progress and celebrate their success like it's a topped-out scaffold

You won’t just teach, you’ll transform!

Qualifications

Essential: 

• A minimum NVQ Level 2 in Scaffolding (or equivalent)
• At least 10 years’ scaffolding experience, including holding a valid CISRS Part 2 card or CISRS Advanced Scaffolder card for a minimum of 10 years in accordance with the CISRS trainer approval requirements
• A Level 3 teaching qualification (or willingness to earn it with our full support)
• Assessor Awards (or commitment to achieve within one year)
• Excellent knowledge of current industry practices
• Passion, patience, and a genuine desire to teach
• Knowledge of health & safety, risk assessments, and scaffolding standards
• Hold a Level 2 qualification or higher in English and maths or demonstrate proficiency at Level 2 or above through a recognised assessment in both subjects

Desirable

• Higher level construction related qualification
• Level 5 teaching qualification
• Experience of apprenticeship delivery

CITB Benefits

We look after our instructors like they look after their rigs!

• Free onsite lunch — Yes, every day!
• Free onsite parking — No meters, no stress
• All PPE provided — Fully kitted out, ready to teach
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays 
• 3 additional 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