Skills Instructor - Bradford, United Kingdom - Bradford College

Bradford College

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Bradford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Bradford College is an award winning college.

We are working together to transform lives, we are aiming to provide students with an exceptional and outstanding experience that they can take forward into their chosen careers.

We currently have an exception & rewarding role available within our Construction and Engineering department. We are looking for skills instructor - specialising in Electrical Installation.

In this role you will work with the Head of Department, Curriculum Academic Manager and Team Leaders to deliver an outstanding student experience, as you prepare young adults and experienced trade professionals to contribute to the modern world of work.

We welcome applicants that are new to teaching, or are currently working within the industry and are interested in a career change.

Tasks

Responsibilities include:

\* To deliver workshop training sessions on courses specified by the management team

\* To assist the management team in delivering high learning value, financially efficient programmes (including physical resource management) and to lead on innovation and efficiency in the delivery of learning

\* To be responsible for student's academic progress, wellbeing, behavior management and careers and pastoral guidance throughout their learning journey

\* To seek out and respond to the student voice - seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning

\* To help students develop modern, safe working practices and behaviors - in both technical (vocational skills) and employability skills.

\* To participate actively in the enrolment, monitoring, profiling and assessment of students

\* To proactively develop and promote close links with employer/industry partners

\* To create enriching, effective and inspirational programmes of learning that expose our students to real-life work experiences - including on and off campus

\* To treat students as individuals and develop personalised learning plans that drive their progress in learning within workshop sessions, scaffold them to meet and exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals

Requirements:

Education & Training

\* Hold a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation

\* Have practical skills and theoretical knowledge of Electrical Installation

\* GCSE 4-9 (A\*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)

\* GCSE 4-9 (A\*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)

Experience

\* Have experience in a relevant industry and/or educational setting

\* Organisational skills and ability to plan and take ownership of their student journey - proactive in identify areas for improvement or support needs and quick to respond to change.

\* Experience of delivering training, in the workplace or in another educational organisation.

Benefits:

Generous annual leave entitlement equivalent to 30 days holidays, plus bank holidays
Additional college closure days, including 2week Christmas closure
Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
Annual salary reviews
Career progression opportunities 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
Free sports and gym facilities
Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
Confidential employee assistance service and onsite mental health first aiders
Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
Discounts on greener travel cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
Access to hair and beauty treatments in our studentled Signature Spa
Onsite dining facilities, including our awardwinning Grove restaurant
A host of training development opportunities
Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 202
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed creating a better future for all through education and training.