Instructor Technician in Hairdressing - CS12057

Warwick College Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Royal Leamington Spa seeks a Practical Instructor to develop students' skills in practical subjects. This role involves providing instruction, assessing competencies, and maintaining resources. Candidates should have a GCSE in English and Mathematics and a relevant subject qualification. The position offers a pro rata salary of £11,359.43-£12,125.81 per annum and includes benefits like comprehensive training and health support.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Generous leave entitlement

Free on-site gym

Discounted hair & beauty treatments

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Relevant subject qualification and practical experience.
• Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocation.

Responsibilities

• Develop students’ skills and provide technical support.
• Demonstrate practical skills and assess student competence.
• Maintain resources and set up materials for activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Technical support

Flexibility

Education

GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics

Relevant subject qualification

Job description

The schedule is currently Monday to Wednesday, with some flexibility. The appointed person will provide practical instruction at relevant industry standards and work closely with lecturing teaching staff. Responsibilities include providing practical support, instruction, training and supervision to students in practical subjects both individually and in groups, and preparing materials and maintaining resources for practical tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop students’ skills within the subject area and provide a high standard of technical support.
• Demonstrate practical skills, methods, techniques.
• Assess student competence of the practical skill(s) and give associated feedback.
• Ensure students can demonstrate the skills and behaviours required for the successful completion of the qualification or course, and provide the knowledge that underpins the practical instruction.
• Support training in the demonstration or explanation of required skills or behaviours.
• Utilise prepared Scheme of Work to instruct/prepare sessions.
• Complete relevant assessment paperwork, including questioning students to check understanding of the practical task/skill/behaviour.
• Maintain resources and prepare and set up physical materials and equipment for related activities.
• Carry out maintenance on all tools and workshop equipment.
• Order workshop equipment and materials in conjunction with the team.
• Maintain the unit and equipment to current Health & Safety standards.
• Attend team meetings, open events, college tasters and outside events as required.
• Ensure all students are aware of the Health & Safety guidelines in the unit.
• Attend college delivered 'Teaching Essentials' training.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification.
• Relevant subject qualification and practical experience.
• Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocation.
• 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.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Essential attainments.

This role is pro rata, so the salary will be £11,359.43-£12,125.81 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.

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

For the successful candidate, a conditional offer of work will be made. The offer will be conditional upon mandatory pre-employment checks, including DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Comprehensive training programme.
• Generous leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year.
• Option for carers to request a period of Carer's Leave equal to their usual working week, paid at normal pay.
• Leadership & Management training programme to develop next generation managers.
• Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.
• Opportunity to join voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
• Discounted full cost recovery courses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site gym.
• Discounted hair & beauty treatments in college salons.
• Pension schemes.
• Free will writing service.
• Free car parking on-site.