Instructor Demonstrator - Mechanical and Maintenance Engineering

Coleg Cambria; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,980 - 31,245; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at Deeside

Discounts on college courses

Job summary

Coleg Cambria, Deeside, is seeking an Instructor Demonstrator for Mechanical and Maintenance Engineering. The role involves delivering practical sessions in a modern workshop and maintaining high teaching standards.

The post requires Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject, good IT skills and the ability to mentor students. Welsh language skills are desirable, with a strong emphasis on bilingual delivery and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 or equivalent in a professionally relevant subject matter.
• Demonstrate understanding of current developments in your specialist area.
• Awareness of quality standards in teaching.
• Good IT competence; able to navigate Internet and intranets and learn new IT packages.
• Able to deliver high-quality practical sessions to enhance learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, practical sessions in Engineering.
• Maintain high standards in Engineering workshops.
• Plan practical activities with the course team; support student skill development.
• Manage administrative tasks: record-keeping and student evaluations.

Skills

IT competence

Classroom management

Teaching in engineering

Welsh language (desirable)

Education

Level 3 qualification in relevant subject

Tools

Industry tools

Job description

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Location Coleg Cambria Application Deadline Friday, July 31, 2026 Scale Point From £26,980 Scale Point To £31,245 Job Profile Job Description
Coleg Cambria: An Introduction

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…

Role Title: Instructor Demonstrator - Mechanical and Maintenance Engineering

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Full time / Permanent

Salary: £26,980 - £31,245

Our Mechanical and Maintenance Engineering department at Deeside is seeking a multi-skilled Instructor Demonstrator. Within our modern workspace equipped with industry-standard tools, you'll be responsible for delivering comprehensive, practical sessions. Your duties include maintaining the high standards within the Engineering workshops and planning practical activities in collaboration with our course team, ensuring the skill development of our students, and managing key administrative tasks such as record-keeping and student evaluations. The role involves delivering and demonstrating basic practical skills across various Engineering disciplines, including hand skills, maintenance and turning.

Adherence to our guidelines on Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Quality is essential.

If you possess significant expertise in Engineering and are keen to mentor the next generation, we welcome your application. Join our dedicated team at Deeside, and contribute to the professional advancement of our industry.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 or equivalent in a professionally relevant subject matter
• Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within your own specialist area and ways of keeping up to date with such developments
• Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching
• Demonstrate a good level of IT competence. Must be able to navigate the Internet and Intranets, as well as being willing and able to learn how to use new IT packages and systems
• Able to deal promptly and effectively with inappropriate behaviour in the classroom
• Able to confidently deliver high-quality, effective, practical sessions which enhance learning for our students

Welsh skills aredesirable for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.

We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Orderand is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires anEnhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must discloseall cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Benefits

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites
• Cycle Scheme
• Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
• Discounted Rates for Restaurants
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave