Instructor Technician - CS11888

Warwick College Group; Pershore; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution is seeking a candidate to provide practical instruction and technical support in horticultural subjects. The role focuses on maintaining resources, preparing materials, and assisting students to develop essential skills for their qualification. The ideal candidate must have GCSEs in English and Mathematics and experience in delivering classes. This position is full-time and requires a flexible approach to meet the needs of students.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of delivering classes.
• Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocation.
• Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop the skills of students within the subject area and provide a high standard of technical support.
• Demonstrate practical skills and assess student competence.
• Maintain resources and prepare equipment for horticultural activities.

Skills

Excellent administrative and organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics

Tools

Information technology

Job description

Overview

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College. In order to comply with mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department. This role is pro rata so the salary is £18,961.56 - £20,240.84 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.

Protection of Children and Young Persons (The Children Act 1989). Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position, as you will be working within Regulated Activity within a specific place (i.e. the College). This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations. See the child protection procedure pdf at the provided link: https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/child-protection-procedure-a5e67894d353c2adb6ac53c08ce6e758.pdf

Background to the Post

The appointed person will need to provide practical instruction at relevant industry standards. You will work closely with lecturing teaching staff and this will include providing practical support, instruction, training and supervision to students in practical subjects both on an individual and group basis. The person will also be responsible for the preparation of materials and maintenance of resources for practical tasks. We ensure that provision is learner focused, which leads to academic excellence, high quality learning and an outstanding student experience which reflects the commercial focused curriculum delivery model and contributes to the achievement of the College’s strategic and development plans.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To develop the skills of students within the subject area and provide a high standard of technical support.
• To demonstrate practical skills, methods, techniques.
• Assessing student competence of the practical skill(s) and giving the associated feedback.
• Ensure students can demonstrate skills and behaviours required for the successful completion of the qualification or course and ensure they provide the knowledge that underpins the practical instruction.
• Support training in the demonstration or explanation of skills or behaviours required.
• Utilise prepared Scheme of Work to instruct / prepare sessions.
• Complete relevant assessment paperwork, which can include questioning students to check understanding of the practical task/skill/behaviour.
• To maintain resources and prepare and set up physical materials and equipment for horticultural related activities.
• To carry out any such maintenance on all tools and workshop equipment.
• To order workshop equipment and materials in conjunction with the team.
• To maintain the unit and equipment to current Health & Safety standards.
• To attend team meetings, open events, college tasters and outside events as required.
• To ensure all students are aware of the Health & Safety guidelines in the unit.

Offers of Work

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

Essential Attainments

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience of delivering classes.
• Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocation.
• Be flexible with the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Desirable Attainments

• Experience of instructing.
• Assessment qualifications, Awards, or equivalent.