Due to continued business growth, we are looking to recruit experienced engineers in the above vocational fields. Candidates without prior teaching expertise that have good experience and underpinning engineering knowledge will be given relevant training and CPD to help fulfil the role of a Tutor (see below).
We also welcome applications from temporary or freelance Tutors who wish to join College’s staff bank for ad hoc cover during term time.
This is an excellent opportunity to join the successful team at The Engineering College delivering a high-quality learning experience to engineering apprentices, ensuring they reach their maximum educational and developmental potential.
Job Type(s): Permanent, Full-Time. Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts at College.
What will you bring to the role?
- Recent and relevant industry/occupational experience with a minimum of 3 years engineering experience
- Experience of training and assessment for apprenticeships
- The drive to ensure our learners achieve success in their learning and development by offering an enriching and rewarding experience during their time at College
- A commitment to best practice and promoting the welfare and safeguarding of our learners
What’s involved in the role?
The roles are diverse and cover a number of different elements, including:
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment: delivery of practical and theory sessions to meet the requirements of the business, the planning of lessons and learning plans effectively, making use of resources and curriculum.
- Verification: maintain all records and workpieces, track progress for each student in your designated group/s and carry out essential marking for assessments.
- Learner Reviews: work within the team to develop and regularly update learner ‘off-the-job’ learning plans in conjunction with the learner(s). Work within the relevant team to contribute timely information to the individual’s ‘training officer’ to support with performance reviews
- Learner Support: typically ‘first line’ academic and pastoral support, support the team in identifying any high or additional needs students.
- Technical & Administration: identifying opportunities for CPD, improving competency, fulfilling ESFA requirements regarding tracking attendance. support with recruitment and promotion of the brand
- Team Responsibilities: ensuring high quality health and safety provision, support and promotion of Equality and Diversity within this industry and safeguarding
- Scheduled Working: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm pattern of delivery with built-in scope for curriculum development, learner support and training within those times. Occasional twilight sessions 5.00pm-8.00pm.
What do we offer you?
- An opportunity to develop vocational skills and CPD to enrich your knowledge and skills and personal career development
- Starter toolkit and Mentor support to on-board you in College’s approach to teaching, learning and assessment
- Family friendly and flexible working policies
- Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days per year, plus all public/bank holidays, plus additional Birthday day off
- Medicash Health Care Plan
- Life Assurance (Death in Service) Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Free access to on-site gym facility with leisure zones including pool and table tennis
- Cycle loan scheme/Cycle storage
- Free parking
- A calendar punctuated with social and team building events
Without a teaching qualification?
If you have previously completed at least a level 3 qualification in an engineering vocational role and are passionate about inspiring people into engineering, this is an excellent opportunity to join our team, helping students to reach their maximum educational and developmental potential. You should be:
- Technically qualified in the relevant skill area
- Genuinely looking to switch to a real and worthwhile career in technical training for industry
- A real interest in working with young and aspiring engineering students
- Good practical skills
- Knowledge and understanding of health and safety in an industrial environment
- Able to motivate and inspire
Apply Now
To proceed with your application, please complete The Engineering College Job Application Form with attached Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form on the application tab to the left or below.
Please consider the following applicant questions and incorporate your responses into the body of your application form.
- Have you previously achieved a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in the relevant trade area?
- How do you use IT to effectively deliver teaching and learning?
- Where relevant, please describe a successful strategy you have used to deliver teaching and learning which has supported your learners’ achievement.
Once we are in receipt of your application, we will contact you to provide further role specific information.
