What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Instructor (Live Fire) position at Surrey County Council?
Learning and Development Instructor, Live Fire – Internal Candidates Only
An opportunity has arisen to join Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), as an operational General Instructor - Live Fire in the Learning and Development department at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate, Surrey.This role is permanent position.
LIVE FIRE INSTRUCTOR – We are seeking an instructor to lead in Live Fire and support the department depending on requirements which could include Operational Training, such as Recruit Training, Technical Rescue, IECR, Apprenticeship and Development.
Internal Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Staff Only – Interest is accepted for personnel having a minimum of One Live Fire instructor qualification and be expected to attend any further course to achieve all three disciplines. Any candidate who do not hold an Instructing (PTLLS or Level 3 award in Education and Training) and/or Assessors (CAVA or A1 full assessors award) qualification, will be supported and developed to obtain these.
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.
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.
This role attracts an additional 10% enhancement due to the flexible nature of the role.
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 - £44,038 per annum plus 10% or Watch Commander B £48,202 per annum plus 10% based on a 42-hour working week.
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:
You will be working as a member of our Learning and Development Team.
You will be based at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate and will deliver training both from the centre and across any of SFRS Fire Stations.
This job advert will close on the 26th June 2026 at 23:59.
Please ensure that all relevant qualifications are added to your application.
For An Informal Discussion About This Role Please Contact
An opportunity has arisen to join Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), as an operational General Instructor - Live Fire in the Learning and Development department at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate, Surrey.This role is permanent position.
LIVE FIRE INSTRUCTOR – We are seeking an instructor to lead in Live Fire and support the department depending on requirements which could include Operational Training, such as Recruit Training, Technical Rescue, IECR, Apprenticeship and Development.
Internal Surrey Fire and Rescue Service Staff Only – Interest is accepted for personnel having a minimum of One Live Fire instructor qualification and be expected to attend any further course to achieve all three disciplines. Any candidate who do not hold an Instructing (PTLLS or Level 3 award in Education and Training) and/or Assessors (CAVA or A1 full assessors award) qualification, will be supported and developed to obtain these.
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.
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.
This role attracts an additional 10% enhancement due to the flexible nature of the role.
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 - £44,038 per annum plus 10% or Watch Commander B £48,202 per annum plus 10% based on a 42-hour working week.
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
You will be working as a member of our Learning and Development Team.
You will be based at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate and will deliver training both from the centre and across any of SFRS Fire Stations.
This job advert will close on the 26th June 2026 at 23:59.
Please ensure that all relevant qualifications are added to your application.
For An Informal Discussion About This Role Please Contact
- Live Fire - Station Commander Kim West on 07494094912 or by email kim.west@surreycc.gov.uk
Salary : $44,038 - $48,202