Instructor Technician in Electrical Installations - CS12326

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd is seeking an Instructor Technician in Electrical Installations to support practical teaching and student development at our college site. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining resources, and delivering sessions in line with Industry standards.

The post requires DBS checks due to safeguarding requirements, a willingness to undertake CPD, and participation in normal teaching duties, including exam support and attendance at training events.

Qualifications

• A level 3 qualification in Electrical Installations (City & Guilds Advanced Craft or NVQ Level 3).
• Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocation.
• Current industry experience supporting practical teaching.
• Assessor award A1 or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Develop the skills of students within the subject area and provide high standard technical support.
• Assess student competence and provide feedback.
• Ensure students can demonstrate required skills and knowledge to complete the course.
• Support training in demonstration or explanation of skills and behaviours.
• Instruct sessions using the prepared Scheme of Work and assess learning outcomes.
• Maintain resources and set up/tools for related activities; ensure health and safety compliance.
• Attend team meetings and college events as required.
• Adhere to health & safety guidelines and CPD commitments.

Skills

Industry experience

Structured training

Customer service

Assessor award A1

CPD commitment

Education

Level 3 Electrical Installations

Formal vocational training

Job description

Instructor Technician in Electrical Installations - CS12326

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 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.
• 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 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.
• To attend College delivered ‘Teaching Essentials’ training.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

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

• A level 3 qualification in Electrical Installations, e.g. City & Guilds Advanced Craft or NVQ Level 3 etc.
• Current experience in the industry.
• Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocation.
• Vocational experience of working in industry and dealing with customers.
• Assessor award A1, or equivalent, or a willingness to complete the award within 6 months of appointment.
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
• In order to ensure our students are being taught the latest skills there is a requirement for Lecturers to maintain their CPD and update industry specific skills on an annual basis