Lecturer in Motor Vehicle

Craven College; Skipton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven College in Skipton, North Yorkshire, is seeking a committed Lecturer in Motor Vehicle to teach and assess across a range of courses within the department and act as a course tutor to groups of students. The ideal candidate will carry out initial assessments to inform planning for individualised learning and support learners with diverse needs.

The successful applicant will hold relevant teaching qualifications, vocational experience, and strong administrative skills, with a willingness to

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A*-C or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject area.
• Teaching qualification to Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training/PGCE/Cert Ed (or willingness to work towards within 2 years).

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess across Motor Vehicle courses.
• Act as course tutor to groups of students.
• Carry out initial assessments to inform planning for individualised learning.
• Take on additional area of responsibility at Programme Lead level if appropriate.

Skills

Vocational teaching experience

Teaching ability

Administrative skills

Willingness to progress qualifications

Education

GCSE English and Maths (A–C)

Level 3 qualification or equivalent professional qualification

Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training / PGCE / Cert Ed

Job description

Craven College is an aspirational College set in friendly and inclusive rural campuses in Skipton within the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, at The Aviation Academy based airside at Leeds Bradford Airport and at Evolve in the heart of Ripon. Craven College offers full-time courses for 16–18-year-olds, apprenticeships, courses for young people with special educational needs, part-time courses and degree level courses with a mission statement of ‘enriching lives through learning’. Tyro Training is our commercial training division which offers a wide range of training courses for both individuals and businesses in Skipton.

We continuously invest in our excellent, industry standard facilities with a new £1.6m purpose-built Animal Management Centre on our Aireville Campus followed in 2022 by the construction of new equestrian facilities including an international sized arena and outdoor warm up area.

We are currently seeking to employ a committed and motivated Lecturer in Motor Vehicle, to teach and assess across a range of courses within the teaching department and act as a course tutor to groups of students. To carry out all associated duties in line with the College Quality Improvement; Key Performance Indicators and College strategic priorities and the College Teaching, Learning and Assessment standards. In addition, the post is required to take on an additional area of responsibility within the College from the list below at Programme Lead level if appropriate. The ideal candidate will carry out and record initial assessments and diagnostic to inform planning for individualised learning.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly college in North Yorkshire with fantastic facilities, excellent CPD opportunities and a great working and learning environment.

Craven College is committed to equal opportunity in the provision of services, employment, and educational opportunities. Applications are considered on merit and are welcomed from all suitably qualified applicants.

Where specific qualifications are required for the position for which you have applied, it will be necessary for you to produce certificates for verification. You should give full details of all examination results and grades. If you are unsure about your results or grades you should indicate this. You should also include any qualifications which you are currently working towards and any non-examined, but relevant, training and development. Teachers are required to complete details of teaching qualifications.

A disclosure check with the Disclosure & Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Essential requirements:

• Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame)
• Minimum Level 3, qualification or equivalent professional Qualification in a relevant subject area
• Teaching qualification to Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training/PGCE/Cert Ed (or willing to worka towards within the first 2 years of employment – this will be included within contract)
• Experience of working in job roles in the specific teaching area (Vocational Experience)
• Ability to deliver good teaching practice
• Good administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate and relevant records in line with quality procedures