Practical Skills Instructor

Loughborough College Group; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to healthcare scheme

Subsided nursery fees

Up to 25 days annual leave per year

Additional annual leave available

Generous Maternity/Paternity pay

CPD and inclusive development programs

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Loughborough College Group is seeking a Practical Skills Instructor in Construction based at Stephenson College. You will teach practical skills in construction and building services to prepare students for assessments and the workforce.

The role focuses on delivering industry-standard knowledge and mentoring learners, while ensuring health and safety in workshop environments and contributing to teaching materials. A diverse and inclusive workplace is emphasised.

Qualifications

• Industry related qualification or apprenticeship at level 3 or in relevant subject area.
• Significant experience working in industry.
• Experience of coaching and/or mentoring individuals in an educational or industry setting.
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations in a workshop / industry setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring teaching and learning by transferring industry standard knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Coach learners to attain their learning goals and meet or exceed their expectations.
• Ensure the Health and Safety of students in the use of equipment, tools and resources required to develop their skills and knowledge.
• Contribute to the production of teaching and learning materials and resources in the workshop environment.

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Practical Skills Instructor in Construction to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Stephenson College.

The practical skills instructor will teach practical skills in construction and building services, with the aim to ensure students are assessments and workforce ready.

Responsibilities of this role include

• Deliver inspiring teaching and learning by transferring industry standard knowledge, skills and behaviours
• To coach learners attain their learning goals and meet or exceed their expectations
• Ensure the Health and Safety of students in the use of equipment, tools and resources required to develop their skills and knowledge
• Contribute to the production of teaching and learning materials and resources in the workshop environment

What we are looking for

• Possess an industry related qualification or apprenticeship at level 3 or in relevant subject area
• Significant experience working in industry
• Experience of coaching and/or mentoring individuals in an educational or industry setting
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations in a workshop / industry setting

Loughborough College Group is formed of Brooksby College, Loughborough College, Stephenson College and IGNITE Performing Arts. We have a vast curriculum across campus’s offering challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students. We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.

Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college.

We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community. Alongside this, we are a disability confident employer, and we welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including

• Access to healthcare scheme
• Subsided nursery fees
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year
• Additional annual leave available
• Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
• Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.

The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campus’ of Loughborough College Group.

Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.

Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.