Construction Learning Coach

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester seeks a Construction Learning Coach to deliver essential skills in bricklaying, carpentry, and plastering to young learners. The role includes supporting apprentices in their workplace, requiring robust coaching abilities and effective communication. This is a full-time position offering competitive benefits and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

34 days annual leave including bank holidays

Significant pension contribution

Retail Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have relevant qualifications and experience in the sector.
• Willingness to achieve Functional Skills Level 2.
• Experience in effective coaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a caseload of learners.
• Ensure achievement evidence is captured effectively.
• Engage with learners’ line managers for support.
• Deliver Maths, English, and ICT to learners.
• Motivate learners to achieve their qualifications.

Skills

Relevant occupational sector experience

Experience of coaching

Excellent communication skills

Ability to plan and organise

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

Job details

Job reference REQ011842 Date posted 18/11/2025 Application closing date 09/01/2026 Location Manchester Salary £30,000 + £4,250 car allowance per annum Package Competitive Benefits plus auto enrolment pension scheme Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Teaching and Assessment Attachments Job Description Learning Coach.pdf

Join Total People, part of LTE Group and one of the UK’s leading apprenticeship providers, as a Construction Learning Coach! In this exciting role, you’ll deliver foundation-level skills in bricklaying, carpentry, and plastering to learners aged 16–21, helping them build confidence and competence in on‑site trades. You’ll also visit employers to support apprentices in their first job roles, ensuring they thrive in the workplace.

This role is offered on a permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) basis.

Benefits

• 34 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, plus birthday day off.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail Discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Role Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Manage and maintain a caseload of learners as agreed with your line manager and carry out regular learner interventions.
• Ensure evidence for learning, achievement, funding and Ofsted is captured effectively and timely including:
  • 20% OJT requirements are fully met and recorded as per procedure.
  • Learners achieve the highest grade in EPA they are capable of.
  • Individualised learning programmes, agreed with employer and learner based on initial assessments and including Maths and English.
• Engage the learner’s line manager, making clear their responsibilities and working collaboratively to provide support, guidance and opportunities for learning.
• Plan the end point assessment process with learners and employers, ensuring preparation and practice is included in the learning plan.
• Inspire and motivate learners and identify any barriers and adapt to your learners’ needs.
• Motivate and drive learners to achieve their qualifications on time.
• Deliver Maths and English (and ICT where applicable), to support the learner’s achievement and progress in these areas.
• Ensure marking and feedback to the learner is accurate and supports their development.
• Work closely with IQA’s on best practice, development needs and providing sampling, monitoring as detailed in the IQA plan.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with employers ensuring progression and new leads are generated.
• Produce accurate and timely reports as agreed with your line manager based on your KPI’s.
• Contribute to the production of high-quality learning materials.
• Living the values of the Group through positive behaviours and attitude.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant occupational sector experience and relevant qualifications, and/or current updated CPD.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English, Maths (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards.
• Experience of coaching to support learning.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise workload.
• Coaching – able to deliver high quality, effective coaching that meets learner needs.
• Communication – excellent level of skills in written and oral and presentational areas, understanding the importance of focus on the audience to support learning.
• Planning – attention to detail and a track record in developing and delivering robust, effective, prioritised plans which achieve KPIs and strategic aims.
• Performance – proactively driving performance and engagement.
• Customers – ability to present Total People in a positive manner, persuading and influencing where necessary.
• Continuous improvement – seeks to improve processes and implement and embed changes.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre‐screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Total People, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. Total People is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 09/01/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!