Geospatial Apprenticeship Trainer
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum
Location: Tyne and Wear (with regional travel)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Surveyor, Geospatial Technician, GIS Professional or Engineering Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking a Geospatial Apprenticeship Trainer to support and develop the next generation of Geospatial Survey Technicians. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with industry experience who is passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping others succeed.
Whether you already have teaching experience or are looking to move into training for the first time, full support will be provided to help you develop your training and assessment skills.
The Role
As a Geospatial Apprenticeship Trainer, you will deliver engaging training and support apprentices working towards the Level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician Apprenticeship.
You will work closely with learners and employers to ensure apprentices develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and behaviours required to succeed within the industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality training both remotely and face-to-face.
- Teach subjects including surveying principles, mapping, geospatial data collection and spatial data interpretation.
- Support learners in the use of GNSS, Total Stations, laser scanners and other surveying equipment.
- Deliver training on AutoCAD, GIS software and geospatial data processing.
- Manage a caseload of apprentices and monitor their progress.
- Conduct regular learner reviews with employers.
- Provide guidance and feedback on assignments, portfolios and workplace activities.
- Prepare learners for End Point Assessment (EPA).
- Promote Maths, English, safeguarding and professional standards throughout delivery.
- Maintain accurate learner records and ensure compliance with quality and funding requirements.
- Stay up to date with developments in surveying and geospatial technology.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Industry experience within Land Surveying, Engineering Surveying, Geospatial Data Collection, Geomatics or a related field.
- Experience using surveying equipment such as GNSS, Total Stations and laser scanners.
- Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and GIS software.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to coach, mentor or support others in their development.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable
- Previous training, teaching, coaching or assessing experience.
- Experience working with apprentices.
- A recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, DTLLS, Cert Ed or equivalent).
- An assessor qualification such as TAQA, CAVA or A1.
- Knowledge of apprenticeship delivery and End Point Assessment.
- Membership of a professional body such as RICS or CICES.
Training & Development
Applicants without teaching or assessor qualifications are encouraged to apply. Full support and funding will be provided to gain relevant teaching and assessment qualifications as part of your professional development.
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £35,000 - £45,000
- Full-time permanent opportunity
- Funded teaching and assessor qualifications
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to move from industry into education and training
- A rewarding role helping apprentices build successful careers in the geospatial sector
If you're a surveying or geospatial professional looking for a new challenge and want to make a real impact on the future workforce, we'd love to hear from you.