Fire Safety Tutor

Job Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fire safety professional to share their knowledge and experience with future professionals, by becoming a qualified teacher in fire safety.

The Fire Safety Tutor will support the delivery, development and assessment of fire safety training programmes. Working under the guidance of experienced tutors, the post-holder will develop the knowledge, skills and teaching competence required to deliver high-quality education and training to learners within the fire safety sector.

The role provides a structured pathway towards becoming a Qualified Teacher and competent Fire Safety Tutor capable of delivering accredited and non-accredited training in fire safety, fire risk assessment, and associated disciplines. Some practical activities will be undertaken, such as fire risk assessment and audits to maintain competencies and keep up to date with current practice.

The role will include some travel and overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery

· Assist in the preparation and delivery of fire safety training courses.

· Support classroom, workshop and online learning activities.

· Deliver selected teaching sessions initially under supervision.

· Facilitate learner discussions, practical exercises and scenario-based learning activities.

· Promote learner engagement and positive learning outcomes.

Assessment and Quality Assurance

· Assist with marking assignments, knowledge assessments and practical activities.

· Support the collection and maintenance of learner evidence.

· Provide developmental feedback to learners.

· Maintain accurate learner records in accordance with awarding organisation requirements.

· Participate in internal quality assurance activities.

Curriculum Development

· Assist with the development and review of training materials.

· Produce presentations, learner guides and assessment resources.

· Support the creation of scenario-based exercises and practical activities.

· Contribute to curriculum improvements aligned with current legislation, standards and industry best practice.

Professional Development

Work towards Qualified Teacher status by completion of Level 3-5 qualifications in learning and development.

Develop technical knowledge of fire safety by completion of additional qualifications up to a Level 5.

Learner Support

· Provide guidance and support to learners throughout their programmes.

· Identify additional learning needs and escalate where appropriate.

· Promote equality, diversity and inclusion within the learning environment.

· Support learner wellbeing and safeguarding requirements.

Health, Safety and Compliance

· Comply with organisational health and safety procedures.

· Promote safe working practices during practical activities.

· Ensure training delivery complies with awarding organisation and regulatory requirements.

· Support compliance with quality assurance frameworks.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

· Level 3 qualification in Fire Safety, Fire Engineering, Building Safety, Fire Risk Assessment or related discipline.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and Teams.

· Ability to present information clearly and confidently.

· Ability to build positive relationships with learners and employers.

· Willingness to undertake teaching and assessing qualifications.

Desirable

· Level 4 Fire Safety qualification.

· Experience as a regulator.

· Membership of a recognised professional body.

Key Attributes

· Enthusiastic and motivated.

· Professional and reliable.

· Committed to high standards of teaching and learning.

· Learner-focused approach.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Positive attitude towards continuous improvement.

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chorley (Lancashire)