This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.
In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.
This role is temporary until February 2025
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College). This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
The post sits within the Department of Motor Vehicle and Construction. The Department provides training and assessment for apprenticeships, work placed assessments, full and part time courses from levels 1 to 3 and Higher Education at the college’s Trident, Evesham and Rugby Centres. The post holder will join the existing Motor Vehicle team and be responsible to the Head of Department for
the area.
The post holder will provide practical instruction to relevant industry standards. You will be working with teaching and learning staff where you will provide practical training and instruction to students in practical subjects both on an individual and group basis. Key to which is ensuring the tuition is learner focused, ensures academic excellence, high quality learning and an outstanding student experience and which reflects the principles of the personalised curriculum.
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
The post holder will be a member of the department of Motor Vehicle and Construction and will join the Motor Vehicle workshop delivery team at our Rugby Campus.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
✓ To develop the skills of students within the area of the workshop.
✓ To administer and oversee skills training.
✓ To apply assessment procedures and methods using pre-prepared learning material.
✓ To prepare & set-up physical materials and equipment for workshop activities.
✓ To produce a preventative maintenance schedule and carry out such maintenance on all tools and workshop equipment.
✓ To order workshop equipment and materials in conjunction with the team.
✓ To maintain the workshop to current H&S standards.
✓ To attend team meetings.
✓ To assist in developing this area of work.
✓ To ensure all students are aware of the Health & Safety Guidelines in the workshop.
✓ To ensure student tracking is kept up to date.
✓ Monitor and report on student progress.
In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam
invigilator duties. The College will provide training.
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
Essential Attainments
✓ A level 3 qualification in an automotive discipline, e.g. City & Guilds Advanced Craft or NVQ Level 3 etc.
✓ Current experience in an automotive environment.
✓ Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocation.
✓ Vocational experience of working in industry and dealing with customers.
✓ Teacher Training Qualification or willingness to complete one. These qualifications are mandatory for all trainers who teach on a publicly funded provision.
✓ Assessor award A1, or equivalent, or a willingness to complete the award within 6 months of appointment.
Desirable Attainments
✓ Experience of working with Awarding Bodies and knowledge of their systems and paperwork.
✓ Experience of working with outside agencies and organisations.