Instructor Technician in Hairdressing

Warwick College Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Royal Leamington Spa is hiring an Instructor Technician to provide practical instruction to students, focusing on skill development and assessment. The role includes maintaining teaching resources and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety guidelines. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and strong communication skills. Employee benefits include comprehensive training, health support, and a generous leave entitlement. An enhanced DBS check is necessary for this position.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programme

Discounted courses

Free on-site gym

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support students' technical skills in practical subjects.
• Conduct assessments of student competencies.
• Maintain and prepare resources for practical tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Administrative skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics

Relevant subject qualification

Tools

Information technology proficiency

Job description

Schedule and Working Hours

The schedule is currently Monday to Wednesday with some flexibility. A job share arrangement can be considered.

Salary

Pro rata salary £12,038.29 - £12,610.79 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.

Child Protection Requirements

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.

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 demonstrating 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 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.

Instructor Technician Expectations

• To teach theory.
• To write schemes of work.
• To deal with knowledge based assessment.
• To mark work outside of the practical setting.

Exam Invigilator Duties

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

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).

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive training programme.
• Generous leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year is included in the salary calculations.
• WCG offers all employees who are carers, the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.
• Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.
• Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.
• The opportunity to join our 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 our college salons.
• Pension schemes.
• Free will writing service.
• Free car parking on-site.

Essential Attainments

• 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.
• 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.