Harrogate College is recruiting for a Course Leader for Electrical and Construction Apprenticeships. As part of the role there will be an expectation to teach and assess electrical apprentices. Additionally there will be responsibilities of leading and directing the construction apprenticeships.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a growing team at Harrogate College is developing and growing.
What You Will Do
* To ensure assessment and internal quality assurance processes are followed in accordance with the quality standard required by Awarding Organisations and College policies and procedures.
* To deliver quality training and assessment in work place environments using the most appropriate delivery methods in order to achieve successful outcomes for learners and employers.
* Effective and efficient management of appointments, schedule and learner caseload.
* To identify training needs for individual learners and plan and deliver training as identified.
About You
* Hold a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE) or be willing to work towards one.
* Hold a relevant vocational / technical qualification or degree in teaching subject.
* Relevant recent experience in the subject sector area and clear expertise.
* Relevant up to date subject knowledge.
* Recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector
Benefits
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
* Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
* Support Staff 39 days
* Academic 44 days
* Senior Management 44 days
* Excellent Pension schemes
* Teachers’ Pension Scheme
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
* Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes. Harrogate Campus also has free onsite parking for all staff.
* Learning and development opportunities -including staff development days
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements
About Us
Harrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence which is supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035.
We have recently been awarded £16m of government funding to transform our campus. The energy-efficient new building will include a workshop unit that provides large scale facilities aligned to industry needs including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy and bioeconomy, health science and hospitality. This will complement the college’s existing tech centre which is home to its motor vehicle, electrical, joinery and welding workshops.
Choosing to work for Harrogate College means that you will be part of a nurturing, inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.
* We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
* We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.