Welding Apprenticeship Instructor/Mentor

About the College/Department

At the University of Derby, our Institute of Education and Skills is at the heart of shaping the educators, trainers, and leaders of tomorrow. We are dedicated to inspiring, developing, and empowering professionals across education, training, and lifelong learning to transform lives and communities. We deliver high-quality programmes that span teacher training, post-16 education, early years, educational leadership, and workforce development. By combining academic expertise with real-world application, we prepare our students to make an impact in diverse educational settings. 

Our Skills and Apprenticeships teams at the University of Derby play a vital role in supporting learners, employers, and industries to thrive. Apprenticeships embody the University’s commitment to widening access, social mobility, and industry engagement, offering pathways for learners to gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to succeed in their chosen careers. 

Working in partnership with employers across a wide range of sectors, our programmes are designed to meet workforce needs while supporting individual learners to achieve their potential. From healthcare and engineering to business, digital, and creative industries, apprenticeships at Derby combine academic excellence with practical, hands-on experience.

By equipping people with industry-relevant skills, we not only enhance employability and career progression but also contribute to the growth and resilience of the local and regional economy. Our Skills and Apprenticeships provision reflects the University’s mission to make a genuine difference for students, employers, and communities. 

About the Role

As a Welding Apprenticeship Instructor/Mentor, you’ll play a key role in shaping the next generation of skilled professionals for Rolls-Royce Submarines and the wider supply chain. You’ll design and deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment that blends practical technical training with associated theory, using a range of methods both on and off the job. Working closely with colleagues at the Nuclear Skills Academy, you will prepare engaging learning materials, demonstrate processes, and provide structured mentoring and coaching to ensure apprentices develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for successful End-Point Assessment. You will make full use of state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring apprentices are trained to the highest standards of industry practice and safety, while also embedding English, Maths, and professional behaviours throughout their programme. This role is also central to the continued growth and development of the Nuclear Skills Academy, supporting employer engagement and the wider strategic agenda.

Interview Date: 20th October (On-Site)

About You

You will bring strong professional experience in welding, supported by relevant vocational qualifications and professional accreditation, alongside an enthusiasm for developing others. With experience of delivering, coaching, and assessing apprentices, you’ll have a clear understanding of what good practice looks like in teaching, learning, and assessment, and the ability to inspire apprentices to achieve their best. You’ll be a collaborative team player who values working with colleagues, employers, and stakeholders to deliver an exceptional apprenticeship experience. Ideally, you’ll hold a teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards Level 5) and have experience of assessment and verification processes. Above all, you will place the apprentice at the centre of your work, ensuring they gain the technical expertise, professional behaviours, and confidence needed to progress in their career.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding role, please contact Paul White, NSA Curriculum Leader via p.white3@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

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