Skills Coach - Brick/Demolition

LSEC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Brick and Demolition Apprenticeship Skills Coach. This role involves supporting curriculum development and promoting apprenticeship provisions. Candidates should have proven teaching experience and Level 2 literacy and numeracy. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

43 days annual leave

Excellent pension schemes

Free onsite parking

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Gym access at Bromley

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching and/or skill coach assessments in brickwork and demolition.
• Must articulate clearly to class groups.
• Willingness to work towards FE qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and organizing Brick and Demolition Apprenticeship provision.
• Support curriculum development and department expansion.
• Promote Apprenticeship provision and participate in marketing events.

Skills

Teaching experience

Skill assessment in brickwork and demolition

Clear communication skills

Efficient administration skills

Education

Level 2 literacy and numeracy

Qualified FE teacher or assessor

Job description

About the role

Note: there is no fixed closing date; the role will close when there are sufficient applicants to interview. Apply soon to avoid missing out.

The Role

An experienced Brick and Demolition Apprenticeship Skills Coach is required to assist with the effective planning and organisation of the Brick and Demolition Apprenticeship provision. They should be willing to assist the Curriculum Manager with curriculum development and the expansion and development of the department, as well as promotion of Apprenticeship provision and participation in marketing events as required.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in teaching and/or skill coach assessments in both brickwork and demolition. They will have achieved a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy and be a qualified FE teacher or assessor or be willing to work towards this. They should articulate clearly and be understood in teaching and making presentations to class groups, and have efficient administration skills to support good student record keeping.

About Us

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and c1000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs.

Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives.

As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust. This growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth.

The Group has also recently launched a charity – the LASER Education Foundation. This organisation supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region, through a wide range of educational programmes and initiatives.

With a combined turnover of £100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation – and really make a difference to people’s lives.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes annual leave of 43 days (excluding bank holidays) plus a further three days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year, and also offer leave for volunteering. Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the Discounts for Teachers portal
• Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments

Accreditations

As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

We acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn and use these accreditations to provide us with an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.

As a Disability Confident-Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please email us at [e-mail]

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.