Trainer, Health Educator

Trainer – First Aid & Mental Health First Aid

Career Development & Progression:
We believe in investing in our trainers, to make them the best version of themselves. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to achieve a recognised and respected Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET). For the right candidate, we also offer progression opportunities and continuous professional development (CPD).

Exceptional Onboarding

Experience:

From day one, you will undergo a comprehensive onboarding, training, and induction process, including full First Aid training and Mental Health First Aid training, ensuring that you have the confidence and skills to lead your classes effectively from the start.

Opportunity to Teach a Variety of Courses:
You won't just be limited to standard first aid courses. As you progress, you'll have the chance to deliver training in other key areas, including mental health first aid, community response programmes, and other essential lifesaving skills.

Support for Continuous Learning:
We support and encourage continuous professional development (CPD). You'll have access to a wide range of opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, allowing you to grow within the organisation and broaden your expertise.

• Deliver training in first aid and other lifesaving courses, including mental health first aid and community response programmes.
• Lead classes from the start, ensuring confidence and skills to lead your classes effectively.
• Adapt and improve training content and delivery to meet learner needs.
• Maintain strong organisational and time management skills and be punctual at all times.

While we would prefer candidates with previous experience in training, teaching, or instruction, full training will be provided for the right candidate. It is important that you are the right type of person with the right characteristics, mind-set and attitude, to become a St John Ambulance Trainer.

We are looking for enthusiastic, approachable individuals with excellent communication and presentation skills, who are comfortable in front of an audience and who are motivated to deliver high-quality training to a wide range of learners. You will have examples from your background of your creativity, adaptability and willingness to look for ways to continually improve.

Hybrid work is not available for trainers, as the role is largely in-person. While some courses may be delivered online, this is dependent on bookings, and trainers are generally expected to be on-site for the majority of their work.

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) – increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Cycle to work scheme and Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – including Blue Light and NHS Discounts, mobile phones, gym memberships, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays, and shopping

All successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the role.

St John Ambulance is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and ensuring we reflect the communities we serve. Everyone is valued and supported to thrive within our organisation. We have several networks, including Multi-Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers, and Women's groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and work to create an environment of mutual respect and belonging, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and promoting safe recruitment practices.

Bridget Van der Horst is retiring in Oct/Nov 2026, and this role is to replace Bridget.