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
As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.
Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.
The Motor Vehicle Department provides training and assessment for apprenticeships, work placed assessments, full and part time Motor Vehicle courses from levels 1 to 3 and Higher Education at the college’s Trident, Leamington Spa, Evesham and Rugby Centres. The post holder will join the existing Motor Vehicle team and be responsible to the Head of Motor Vehicle.
This post is for a lecturer whose primary skills are in light vehicle chassis, engine, electrical and transmission systems. The post holder will have vehicle mechanical and electrical knowledge.
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 a relevant automotive discipline is essential, e.g. City & Guilds or IMI Advanced Craft or NVQ Level 3 etc. A level 4 qualification is desirable.
✓Evidence of formal structured training, e.g. an apprenticeship.
✓Experience of working in the motor vehicle industry
✓Mechanical and auto-electrical experience in relevant vehicle systems.
✓Ability to develop and maintain high quality education and training programmes.
✓GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English
✓Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this
✓Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills
✓A willingness to be trained as an assessor and verifier.
✓Ability to teach Key/Functional Skills.
✓A willingness to undertake continuing professional development
✓In order to ensure our students are being taught the latest skills there is a requirement for Lecturers to maintain their CPD and update industry specific skills on an annual basis
Desirable Attainments:
✓Previous experience of teaching at the relevant level and subject