Grade & Salary

Police Constable salary + £5,588.18 Police Officer London Allowance and £3,150 Police London Weighting (if applicable).
Contract Type

Permanent
Location

London - Spring House
Hours

This is a full time role (40 hours per week)

Inspire. Develop. Shape the future of policing.

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. As the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ we put passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Guided by our values: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect, we are committed to creating an environment where our people, and communities we serve, can thrive.
The Opportunity

We are seeking dedicated and motivated Police Constables to join our Learning and Development team as a Recruit Trainer. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact in BTP by shaping the knowledge, skills and confidence of our future officers.
What you'll be doing

* Delivering dynamic learning programmes across classroom, digital and practical environments, ensuring content is modern, engaging, relevant and impactful.
* Research, design, create and continuously improve training materials that bring learning to life and reflect operational realities.
* Use a variety of teaching and mentoring techniques to motivate, challenge and support recruits, helping them achieve their full potential.
* Build an inclusive, supportive and high‑performing learning environment, where every learner feels supported, valued and able to contribute.
* Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support continuous development.
* Adapt training approaches to meet individual needs, ensuring all recruits are set up to succeed.
What you'll bring to the team

* A genuine passion for teaching, mentoring and developing others, with a drive to make a difference.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, inspire and build trust with a diverse range of learners and stakeholders.
* An understanding of adult learning principles, with the ability to apply these to create effective and innovative training.
* The ability to design and adapt learning content, including for digital and blended delivery.
* Plan and deliver engaging group learning sessions that inspire and challenge learners, using effective facilitation, ongoing assessment and mentoring to support progress and drive the achievement of learning outcomes.
* A commitment to being a positive role model, demonstrating the highest standards and upholding BTP values and the Code of Ethics at all times.
* Experience in supporting individuals’ development, including recognising additional needs, promoting wellbeing and ensuring safeguarding.
Eligibility Criteria

* Substantive in the rank of Constable (confirmed in rank) and have completed probation.
* Re‑joiners must apply within 5 years of leaving and have been substantive in rank.
* Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 consecutive years.
* No live misconduct warnings or performance issues.
* Cannot be under current investigation by another force.
* Your line manager recommendation form needs to be signed by both your first and second line manager. The completion of this form forms part of the eligibility process.
* Meet the essential criteria as detailed in the attached job description.
* Teaching Qualifications (Certificate in Education & Training (CET) / Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training) / Training Essential Programme (TEP Modules 1-3).
* Experience in the delivery of training.
* Experience of working in an operational or L&D role within a police environment.

Please note there may be opportunities to be deployed elsewhere in BTP if circumstances change in the role.

Apply directly to our BTP careers page now!

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British Transport Police

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