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General Instructor Road Traffic Collision Lead

Surrey County Council

Wray Park Training Centre£45,711 - £50,034Permanent42 hours per weekCloses: 28 October 2026
Job Introduction Learning and Development Road Traffic Collision Lead Instructor An opportunity has arisen for Internal Operational Staff to join the Learning and Development Department, as an operational General Instructor Leading in Road Traffic Collision at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate, Surrey. We are seeking an instructor to lead in Road Traffic Collision Training and support the department depending on requirements which could include Operational Training, such as Recruit Training, Live Fire, Technical Rescue, IECR, Apprenticeship and Development. Interest is accepted for Competent Operational personnel. The role will be paid at WCB rate if already a competent WC or you have successfully achieved an appropriate Instructor, Assessing (CAVA / A1) and Teaching Qualification (PTLLS or Level 3 award in Education and Training). Prior to this, the role will be paid at WC Development rate. Any candidate who does not hold an Instructing Qualification (PTLLS or Level 3 award in Education and Training) and/or Assessors Qualification (CAVA or A1 full assessors award) qualification, will be supported and developed to obtain these. This role is permanent position or there is an opportunity for a 12-month secondment, open to current employees of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. You 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 be responsible for the research, development, and delivery of all learning materials for your subject area, including maintaining the standards of other instructors. As this role is of an operational nature, working in line with nationally agreed conditions, where flexibility is required for some evening and weekend working, this role attracts an additional 10% enhancement. 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. Annual Leave -29 days with long service (5 years) and 8 Public Holidays. Salary - Developing Watch Commander - £45,711 per annum plus 10% or Watch Commander B £50,034 per annum plus 10% based on a 42-hour working week, Surrey Allowance of £1755 per annum and Continuous Professional Development (if applicable) of £949 per annum. Core Code of Ethics At Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, we believe it is essential to embed our commitment to the Core Code of Ethics and particularly equality, diversity and inclusion, into every aspect of our work. This is a dual responsibility applying both to our outward facing, community-focussed activities, and to our internal responsibilities to people and volunteers. Our vision is that everyone representing Surrey Fire and Rescue Service will be community role model. These include: Putting our communities first Integrity Dignity and respect Leadership Equality, diversity and inclusion Additional Information You will be working as a member of our Learning and Development Team based at Wray Park Training Centre, and will deliver training both from the centre and across any of SFRS Fire Stations. This job advert will close on Sunday 25 October at 23:59. Interviews will commence from Wednesday 28 October 2026. Please ensure that all relevant qualifications are added to your application. For an informal discussion about this role please contact Station Commander Kim West – 07974094912 – kim.west@surreycc.gov.uk Please get in contact if you have any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss reasonable adjustments or any barriers to employment.