Bricklaying Performance Coach
Permanent
Location: the North West
Salary: £32,000 -£40,000 FTE
Start date: 13 October 2026
Are you an experienced bricklayer looking to coach and support the next generation of apprentices?
About the Role
You'll coach and assess bricklaying apprentices, combining workplace visits with portfolio development and structured progress reviews. You'll support learners to build the technical skills, industry knowledge and professional standards they need to achieve their apprenticeship and progress in their trade.
This role would suit someone with a strong vocational background in bricklaying who is ready to move into coaching, as well as those already assessing or tutoring. If you haven't taught before, you'll be supported with fully funded teacher training, mentoring and ongoing professional development.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assessing bricklaying apprentices in workplace settings and conducting regular progress reviews.
Leading portfolio development and coaching aligned with the bricklaying apprenticeship standard.
Maintaining accurate assessment documentation and tracking records.
Building and maintaining effective relationships with employers to support learner progress.
Instilling industry standards and professional practice in apprentices.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Strong vocational background in bricklaying, with solid industry experience
Level 2 Maths and English (or equivalent)
A full UK driving licence, with the ability to travel to workplace settings
Desirable (but not essential):
Assessor qualification (CAVA, A1, D32/D33), or a willingness to work towards one
Teaching qualification (AET, CertEd, PGCE)
Prior experience working within a further education provider or independent training provider
If you're ready to pass on your trade skills and coach the next generation of bricklayers, we'd love to hear from you.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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