Mechatronics Apprenticeship Trainer

University of Sheffield; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Flexible working

Development opportunities

Wellbeing

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking an Engineering Trainer within the Centre for Engineering Education & Skills to deliver and assess mechatronics training for apprentices from advanced to degree level.

You will hold at least a level 3 qualification in engineering and be qualified to teach and assess, with the ability to work across workshop and classroom environments and coordinate with academic tutors to align practical and theoretical learning. The role is on site and permanent.

Qualifications

• A level 3 qualification in engineering (including electrical expertise) or equivalent experience.
• Ability to deliver training to apprentices and commercial customers.
• Qualified or willing to work towards a teaching/assessing qualification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality skills training to apprentices and commercial customers meeting Ofsted's EIF.
• Prepare delivery materials for practical skills training.
• Assess apprentices' work and maintain progress records.
• Provide timely, individual feedback on progress.
• Promote British Values within the curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support pastoral needs.
• Deliver short courses to commercial customers.
• Keep skills and knowledge up to date via CPD.
• Provide cover for other Engineering Trainers when needed.
• Carry out other duties commensurate with grade.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Planning and organisation

Interpersonal skills

Education

A level 3 qualification in engineering (electrical expertise) or equivalent

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking an Engineering Trainer within the Centre for Engineering Education & Skills to deliver and assess mechatronics training for apprentices from advanced to degree level.

You will hold at least a level 3 qualification in engineering and be qualified to teach and assess, with the ability to work across workshop and classroom environments and coordinate with academic tutors to align practical and theoretical learning. The role is on site and permanent.