Learning & Development Instructor (Firefighter Apprenticeship Support)

An opportunity has arisen to join Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), as an operational Instructor in the Learning and Development department at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate, Surrey, leading on Firefighter Apprenticeships.

External Applications are invited from competent Crew Commanders (CC), and Watch Commanders (WC), who have Instructing (PTLLS or Level 3 Award in Education and Training), Assessor (CAVA or A1 full assessors award) qualifications and experience in the Fire & Rescue Service.

Internal Surrey Fire and Rescue Service staff interest is accepted for competent Firefighters, Crew Commanders (CC), and Watch Commanders (WC), who do not hold an Instructing (PTLLS or Level 3 award in Education and Training) and/or Assessors (CAVA or A1 full assessors award) qualification, who will be supported and developed to obtain these.

Operational staff will be required to maintain operational competencies by carrying out a duty shift per month at one of our Stations at your substantive rank.

Job Introduction

You will become a skilled and knowledgeable Instructor, leading on Firefighter Apprenticeships. You will be responsible for the research, development, and delivery of all learning materials for your subject area, including maintaining the standards of other instructors.

The role will be paid at WC(B) rate if already a competent WC or have successfully achieved an Instructor, Assessing and Teaching Qualification. Prior to this, the role will be paid at WC Development rate.

This role attracts an additional 10% enhancement due to the flexible nature of the role.

You will be expected to maintain competence in operational duties associated with your substantive role by riding across any of SFRS's Fire Stations at least once per month.