Fire & Security Tutor

Skills4security; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Tutor/Learner Skills Coach to deliver high-quality training in Fire & Security. You will engage with apprentices and commercial learners, providing support and guidance to help them reach their goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong practical skills, have a minimum of 3 years of experience, and be willing to complete teaching qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

Refer a friend scheme

Fully funded training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Fire & Security installation and maintenance.
• Willingness to complete fully-funded teaching qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training to apprentices and commercial learners.
• Provide guidance and support to help learners achieve their goals.
• Maintain compliance with Government funding rules.

Skills

Fire & Security Installation

Teaching core industry skills

Presentation and communication skills

Education

Teaching qualifications (e.g. Level 3 Award in Education)

Job description

Are You Ready to Shape the Future?

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for experienced Fire and Security engineers looking to transition into a rewarding role as an Tutor / Learner Skills Coach at our Dagenham Training Centre.

This is your chance to share your valuable industry experience with the next generation of engineers and play a key role in delivering commercial and industry-recognised training to support upskilling across the wider Fire and Security sector.

Fully Funded Training

We provide comprehensive training to help you transition into this rewarding role. In addition to competitive salary with incremental uplifts on successful completion of mandatory training, performance related bonus, access to the company’s pension scheme and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays each year.

What You'll Do

• Deliver engaging, high-quality training to apprentices and commercial learners, combining classroom, practical, and online delivery.

• Deliver regulated qualifications and technical training programmes aligned with industry standards.

• Provide guidance, feedback, and support to help learners achieve their goals.

• Foster an engaging learning environment while maintaining compliance with Government funding rules, Ofsted, and awarding body requirements.

• Represent Skills for Security professionally when delivering commercial training to external clients and partners

Above all, this role requires an individual with passion and determination to help learners and professionals thrive - preparing them not only for successful careers, but also for life in modern Britain.

What We’re Looking For

Experienced Fire & Security engineers with:

• Strong practical experience in Fire & Security Installation, Commissioning, and Maintenance.

• The ability to demonstrate and teach core industry skills with confidence.

• A minimum of 3 years’ “on the tools” experience.

• A willingness to complete fully-funded teaching qualifications.

• Flexibility to travel and occasionally stay overnight (fully funded).

Desired Skills

• Industry qualifications (FIA, FireQual, Milestone Advanced, etc.).

• Experience supervising or teaching apprentices.

• Great presentation and communication skills.

• A willingness to work towards an accredited qualification e.g. Level 3 Award in Education, higher or equivalent.

What We Offer

• Home/hybrid working

• Competitive salary and company bonus

• 33 days of annual leave, plus Christmas closure (3 days)

• Enhanced pension contributions

• Family friendly working hours

• Life assurance 3 x salary

• Refer a friend scheme

• Development and progression opportunities

• Funded qualification opportunities

Safer Recruitment

As we accept students under 18 years of age and prioritise their safety, please note the following if we proceed with your application:

• We will require two references, specifically asking if there is any reason you should not be employed in roles involving responsibility for, or substantial access to, individuals under 18.

• We will need a satisfactory explanation for any gaps in your CV. A DBS check will be required before confirming your appointment

• If appointed, we will need to see your passport or other proof of identity and your original certificates.