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Hourly Rate of pay : £ 23.48
Job Location: Adult Education in Gloucestershire
Hours per Week: 30.00
Closing Date: 18/11/2026
Duration: 12 months
About the Team & Role
Gloucestershire County Council is seeking enthusiastic First Aid Trainers to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to support learners, deliver high-quality training, and develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. The post holder will be delivering first aid course weekly over 12 month period.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver High-Quality Training: Plan, prepare and deliver engaging First Aid training programmes that meet awarding body and organisational standards.
- Support Learner Success: Create a positive learning environment, providing guidance and support throughout each learner's journey.
- Maintain Course Quality: Review and update training materials regularly to ensure content remains current, relevant and effective.
- Assess and Develop Learners: Monitor learner progress, carry out assessments, provide constructive feedback, and support individual development needs.
- Promote Organisational Values: Act as an ambassador for Gloucestershire County Council's values and ensure these are reflected in all aspects of training delivery.
- Work Flexibly Across the County: Deliver training during the working week at a variety of locations throughout Gloucestershire, adapting to service needs as required.
About the Job
To develop and deliver First Aid programmes in a range of settings including in-house training, corporate client’s and members of the public in communities, and to secure positive outcomes for adults, families and communities in Gloucestershire in line with local priorities.
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This is what we need you to do...
- Develop and deliver Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid, Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work qualifications to corporate clients and members of the public.
- Develop and deliver basic first aid and refresher courses to corporate clients and members of the public.
- Develop and maintain appropriate first aid materials and resources.
- Embed the development of maths, language and IT skills into first aid learning programmes where possible.
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with Adult Education in Gloucestershire’s management information service and quality assurance process.
- Undertake relevant administrative duties.
- Be aware of accreditation routes and to acknowledge the need to respond to national developments/initiatives.
- Ensure fair assessment and equality of opportunity for learners within the assessment process in accordance with Adult Education Centre standards.
- Assess and provide constructive feedback to the learners on their progression and evidence using a range of assessment methods.
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- Identify and support learners to take up progression opportunities.
- Support the co-ordinators in building curriculums, lesson plans, resources and training plans for learners.
- Attend first aid standardisation and team meetings.
- Ensure your professional development is kept up to date
to remain a sector specialist and meet awarding body requirements.
- Complete required Risk Assessments at delivery location where learning/assessment will take place.
Special Conditions
- This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (you will be asked to apply for a check if you are offered the position).
- You need to hold a current full driving licence which is valid for driving in the UK.
- Some delivery and training may take place in the evening or at weekends.
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This is what we need you to do...
- Develop and deliver Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid, Paediatric First Aid and First Aid at Work qualifications to corporate clients and members of the public.
- Develop and deliver basic first aid and refresher courses to corporate clients and members of the public.
- Develop and maintain appropriate first aid materials and resources.
- Embed the development of maths, language and IT skills into first aid learning programmes where possible.
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with Adult Education in Gloucestershire’s management information service and quality assurance process.
- Undertake relevant administrative duties.
- Be aware of accreditation routes and to acknowledge the need to respond to national developments/initiatives.
- Ensure fair assessment and equality of opportunity for learners within the assessment process in accordance with Adult Education Centre standards.
- Assess and provide constructive feedback to the learners on their progression and evidence using a range of assessment methods.
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- Identify and support learners to take up progression opportunities.
- Support the co-ordinators in building curriculums, lesson plans, resources and training plans for learners.
- Attend first aid standardisation and team meetings.
- Ensure your professional development is kept up to date
to remain a sector specialist and meet awarding body requirements.
- Complete required Risk Assessments at delivery location where learning/assessment will take place.
Special Conditions
- This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check (you will be asked to apply for a check if you are offered the position).
- You need to hold a current full driving licence which is valid for driving in the UK.
- Some delivery and training may take place in the evening or at weekends.
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Monitoring and ongoing development of outcomes
As part of the annual appraisal, outcome-based targets will be developed in conjunction with the post holder and will supplement this job profile. The job profile will be subject to regular review and the Council reserves its right to amend or add to the accountabilities listed above.
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The ideal candidate will have...
Experience
- Passionate and performance-driven to motivate and support learners in the achievement of first aid qualifications.
- Either teaching first aid for 3 years, or a CPD record showing teaching whilst supervised by an occupationally competent and qualified trainer/assessor.
- Teaching first aid in community groups, schools, adult education, and the workplace or other further education settings.
- Ability to create bespoke teaching and learning programmes relevant to the needs of specific client groups and individuals.
- Experience of using technology within teaching and learning.
- Teaching in the workplace.
Knowledge, Skills and Understanding
- Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills.
- Excellent written, verbal and listening skills.
- Plan and deliver teaching and learning which meets the needs of national and local agendas.
- IT literate.
- Review and develop teaching and learning skills to enhance the learning experience.
- Implement information, advice and progression strategies.
- Highly competent in first aid delivery and maintains up to date knowledge.
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Behavioural attributes
- Aligns with Gloucestershire Employee Values and behaviours
- Our values are Accountability, Integrity, Empowerment, Respect and Excellence.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for subject specialism and for teaching and learning.
- An ability to work well as part of a team and also using own initiative.
- Be flexible and respond to a variety of learner needs.
- Committed to further developing existing skills.
- Commitment to equal opportunities and the implementation of appropriate safeguarding and safe working practices.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (currently in date)
- Nationally recognised teaching qualification, either an Adult Education teaching qualification to level 3 or PGCE/CertEd.
- QCF(NVQ) Assessor Qualification Level 3.
- Maths and English qualification at a minimum of level 2.
- Evidence of continual professional development in first aid delivery and knowledge.
Desirable
- Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices or equivalent at Level 4 (if undertaking IQA responsibilities).
- Available to teach evenings if required.
- The ability to travel to multiple locations within Gloucestershire if required.
- Have first aid equipment to enable delivery inc CPR manikins, training defibrillators.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will have excellent presentation and delivery skills, enabling you to engage and confidently deliver training to learners. You will hold a recognised teaching or training qualification, along with a current Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work certificate. As part of the recruitment process, you will also be required to undergo a DBS check.
In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Good IT and digital administration skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- The ability to complete required documentation accurately and maintain high-quality records.
- A professional and reliable approach to managing training administration and compliance requirements.
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
This role is via Temporary Staff Service.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
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