Technician Demonstrator - Carpentry
Ref: ME2425019
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: In the range of £23,445 - £25,916 per annum (Dependent on skills, experience and qualifications)
Reporting to: Curriculum Manager
Primary Location: Northampton, Booth Lane Campus
Closing Date: Wednesday 25th September 2024
Interview Date: Thursday 3rd October 2024
About Northampton College
Northampton College is proud to be the leading provider of further education in the South East Midlands region. As a College, who have been rated by Ofsted as 'good' with outstanding features, we are committed to developing the professional and technical skills of our students, who are the workforce and leaders of the future.
The Team
We have team of qualified trades people from industry backgrounds including plumbing, bricklaying, Carpentry, Paint and decorating, Electrical and Civil Engineering. Our Construction Centre was built in 2019 incorporating all the above courses. We are an incredibly supportive team with years of industry and education experience.
The Role
* To assist the lecturers in preparing for and setting up taught sessions in the workshops.
* Preparing materials for the practical sessions.
* Servicing and maintaining equipment, machinery and tools.
* Maintaining service records.
* Compiling and updating Risk Assessments and CoSHH Assessments.
* Arranging and preparing practical demonstrations using the range of equipment available.
* Assisting lecturing staff during the scheduled practical sessions.
* To maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
* Liaise with suppliers of equipment and materials.
* Seek and identify cost effective solutions to the acquisition of equipment and materials.
* Report to the Head of Construction on all aspects of the efficient operation of the workshops.
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:
* Relevant trade experience and qualifications
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Proven ability to work both independently and collectively in a team
Rewards and Benefits include
* Annual leave, comprising 24 personal days, pro rata (1 September - 31 August), including 8 bank holidays and 3 closure days. The College reserves the right to designate up to 3 closure days per holiday year
* Discounts through membership of the NUS, ranging from Student Prime (Amazon), to eating out, fashion, beauty, entertainment, technology and travel
* Eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit scheme including an employer contribution rate of 25.40%)
* Access to continued professional development
* Free car parking and electric car charging facilities
* Gym facilities
* 24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline
* Enhanced maternity/shared parental and paternity schemes
* Paid Compassionate Leave - up to five working days paid absence (in a rolling twelve-month period) on compassionate grounds in the event of bereavement or serious illness of a close relative)
If you would like to be a part of our successful team please go to for further details on how to apply.
This post will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
We have team of qualified trades people from industry backgrounds including plumbing, bricklaying, Carpentry, Paint and decorating, Electrical and Civil Engineering. Our Construction Centre was built in 2019 incorporating all the above courses. We are an incredibly supportive team with years of industry and education experience., The successful candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, abilities and qualities will include:
* Relevant trade experience and qualifications
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Proven ability to work both independently and collectively in a team
Northampton College, is proud to be the leading provider of further education in the South East Midlands region. As a College, who have been rated by Ofsted as 'good' with outstanding features, we are committed to developing the professional and technical skills of our students, who are the workforce and leaders of the future.
Annual leave, comprising 24 personal days, pro rata (1 September - 31 August), including 8 bank holidays and 3 closure days. The College reserves the right to designate up to 3 closure days per holiday year
* Discounts through membership of the NUS, ranging from Student Prime (Amazon), to eating out, fashion, beauty, entertainment, technology and travel
* Eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (a defined benefit scheme including an employer contribution rate of 25.40%)
* Access to continued professional development
* Free car parking and electric car charging facilities
* Gym facilities
* 24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline
* Enhanced maternity/shared parental and paternity schemes
* Paid Compassionate Leave - up to five working days paid absence (in a rolling twelve-month period) on compassionate grounds in the event of bereavement or serious illness of a close relative)
If you would like to be a part of our successful team please go to for further details on how to apply.
This post will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check