We are looking for a candidate with skills in multitrades such as joinery, carpentry, plumbing, property maintenance or construction.
Key facts
- Part-time, permanent
22.2 - 29.6 hours per week (0.6 - 0.8 FTE) - Salary
£18,199 to £21,719 (0.6 FTE), depending upon qualifications and experience
£24,265 to £28,959 (0.8 FTE), depending upon qualifications and experience - Closing date
Sunday 1st September 2024 - Interview date
w/c 9th September 2024
Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures
The successful candidate(s) will have experience delivering the highest-quality teaching and learning. They will embrace an environment that values creativity, technology, and forward-thinking methodologies. They will build strong, positive working relationships with a supportive and collaborative team of educators and professional services who share the goal of providing a meaningful educational experience.
They will have excellent organisational and time-management skills and can prioritise work effectively to meet objectives and deadlines. They will be comfortable with and proactively adapt to rapid changes in educational trends within the sector. They can plan and prioritise their work schedule to achieve objectives, have strong IT skills, and be happy to be part of a close-knit team with shared objectives.
Do you have a passion for construction? Are you excited about passing on your knowledge and experience to the next generation of students? We are looking for a candidate with skills in multitrades such as joinery, carpentry, plumbing, property maintenance, or construction. You will inspire and guide students through theoretical knowledge and practical skills, preparing them for successful careers in the construction industry. You may currently be working in a construction setting, looking for your first job in teaching.
Have you always wanted to live and work within an area of natural beauty and vibrant culture?
The successful candidates will themselves be educated to at least Level 3 and capable of sharing their knowledge with our students in an engaging and informative manner that benefits their passion for the subject.
Teaching experience is desirable, but we are looking for someone who is confident in sharing their experience and knowledge with our students. We would support you in gaining a formal teaching qualification alongside your work with us.
Job Overview
- Teaching: Deliver engaging and effective lessons across a variety of curriculum disciplines.
- Curriculum Development: Lead the development of specific subjects within the curriculum, ensuring content is current and industry-relevant.
- Research & Consultancy: Engage in significant research and consultancy activities to enhance the academic and practical learning experience.
- Course Verification & Leadership: Oversee course verification processes, coordinate course teams, and provide leadership to ensure high education standards.
- Impactful Role: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of the related industry by mentoring and educating the next generation of skilled professionals.
- Classroom Management: To ensure student retention and achievement targets are met. Provide a safe and healthy environment in which to work and learn. Ensure that adequate resources and materials are provided to enhance learning, thereby enriching the opportunity and experience of learners.
See the Job Description for full details.
Why choose us?
Set within the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site of the Lake District, we are an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our Principal, Kelvin Nash, we are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain an excellent education provider for Cumbria and the Northwest region. Our students are focused on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment, and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. The college recognises the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.
What we offer
- A friendly and supportive environment
- Rewarding jobs, working with talented students
- Great career progression opportunities
- A generous holiday entitlement
- Excellent pension schemes for all staff
- 7 efficiency days per year (pro rata) in addition to your hard-earned holiday allocation
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop
- A college that promotes and supports flexible working
- On-site canteens with locally sourced ingredients
- Employee assistant program
- Electric car and Cycle to Work schemes
- A comprehensive staff awards, rewards, and wellbeing scheme
- Membership options are available to other discounting/saving providers
- A full range of discounted hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments
- Discounts in the college restaurant
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhance absence pay
Our vision
We will provide outstanding education and training opportunities that are responsive to the needs of our students and our community. All our actions will help develop our students to deliver positive economic and sustainable environmental change both now and in the future.
Our values
- Excellence & Ambition
- Respect & Honesty
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Loyalty & Commitment
- A Positive Environment
What we're looking for
Qualifications
Essential | Desirable |
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A recognised teaching qualification or be willing to obtain within 2 years of appointment | A Bachelor/Master’s degree in an relevant discipline |
Level 3 qualification (BTEC HNC, NVQ) in a relevant discipline or be willing to work towards it | Assessor award or IV award or qualifications to support curriculum or be willing to obtain within 2 years |
English, Maths, and Science at Level 2 (GCSE A* to C or equivalent) | |
Trades e.g. Joinery level 3 |
Experience
Essential | Desirable |
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Understanding a variety of trades and potential specialisms that you can inspire students to progress into | Recent experience of teaching in an FE/HE environment |
Practical specific experience of work within industry sector role | Recent experience with some industry specialisms |
Experience of working in an industrial/commercial environment |
Knowledge & Skills
Essential | Desirable |
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Effective communication and presentation skills | Capable use of IT to promote teaching and monitor learning |
Effective work management skills that can be translated into a classroom | |
Good general knowledge of health and safety at work in an educational and relevant vocational environment | |
Ability to provide high quality pastoral care to learners | |
Effective classroom management skills | |
Comprehensive current technical knowledge and skills commensurate with the required vocational delivery |
Applications without the essential requirements will not usually be considered for appointment.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education(KCSIE) guidance, we will conduct online searches about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal obligation to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with KCSIE.
Right to work
You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visas, which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they attend an interview.
Equality & diversity
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We strive to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010).
GDPR
All adults employed by the college have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations
Armed Forces Covenant
We are committed to supporting veterans' integration into civilian life after their loyal service to the Armed Forces. We welcome applications from veterans, and those who meet the essential criteria will be automatically invited for an interview.
Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.