Instructor Technician in Carpentry and Joinery - CS11869

Warwick College Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Rugby is seeking a skilled trainer to join the Carpentry and Joinery team. This role involves training and assessing learners, developing their skills in a workshop environment, and maintaining workshop equipment. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Carpentry studies and relevant teaching qualifications. The position requires an Enhanced DBS check due to the nature of the work with children and young adults.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Carpentry studies with a good working knowledge of Joinery.
• A good general education including GCSE English and Maths grades A to C.
• Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Demonstrable experience in the subject specialism being delivered.

Responsibilities

• Develop the skills of students within the workshop.
• Administer and oversee skills training.
• Apply assessment procedures using prepared learning materials.
• Produce a preventative maintenance schedule on workshop equipment.

Skills

Skills development

Coaching

Assessment of competence

Workshop maintenance

Education

Level 3 in Carpentry studies

GCSE English and Maths grades A to C or equivalent

Relevant teaching qualification

Assessor award A1 or equivalent

Job description

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department.

Safeguarding and Background Checks

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S 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.

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Background to the Post

The Construction Department consists of Brickwork, Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical Installation, Mechanical Services, Multi-skills at the College’s Leamington Spa, Moreton Morrell and Rugby Centres. The person appointed will join the Carpentry and Joinery team. The area delivers training on Carpentry and Joinery courses Level 1-3 to Apprenticeships, full and part time.

Position in the Organisation

The post holder will be a member of the Construction Department and join the Carpentry and Joinery delivery team. The post is responsible to the Head of School.

Job Purpose

To carry out training and assessment for learners to include the following tasks:

• Skills development within a workshop environment.
• Support candidates to achieve their qualifications.
• Provide feedback on progress
• Guide and coach the candidates
• Assessment of competence to national standards.
• Maintenance of workshop equipment

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To develop the skills of students within the area of the workshop.
• To administer and oversee skills training.
• To apply assessment procedures and methods using pre-prepared learning material.
• To prepare & set-up physical materials and equipment for workshop activities including end point assessment.
• To produce a preventative maintenance schedule and carry out such maintenance on all tools and workshop equipment.
• To order workshop equipment and materials in conjunction with the team.
• To maintain the workshop to current H&S standards.
• To assist in developing this area of work.
• To ensure all students are aware of the Health & Safety Guidelines in the workshop
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

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

• Level 3 in Carpentry studies with a good working knowledge of Joinery
• A good general education including GCSE English and Maths grades A to C or equivalent or willing to work towards
• Relevant teaching qualification or willing to work towards
• Assessor award A1 or equivalent or willing to work towards.
• Demonstrable experience in the subject specialism being delivered.
• Previous experience of delivering classes would be an advantage.
• Administrative skills to complete associated paperwork.

Desirable Attainments

• Experience of working with awarding bodies
• Relevant IQA qualification
• Experience of working with outside agencies