Skills Trainer - Automotive

NCG; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Newcastle College is seeking a dedicated Skills Trainer for the Automotive Academy on a part-time basis (18.5 hours). You will deliver and assess automotive apprenticeships, visit workplaces, review employers, and maintain the eportfolio system.

The role requires a strong Automotive background and a teaching qualification, with English and maths Level 2 or a commitment to achieve them. The post emphasises self-management, deadlines, and clear communication, with flexible hours including evenings

Qualifications

• Qualified to industry-recognised standard in a relevant field.
• Post-16 teaching qualification held.
• English and maths qualifications at level 2 or willingness to achieve.
• Strong background in Light Vehicle/Automotive sector.
• Proven teaching and assessment practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess on apprenticeships within Automotive at the Automotive Academy.
• Carry out workplace visits and employer reviews.
• Update the eportfolio system.
• Conduct mock end point assessments to prepare learners.
• Liaise with relevant awarding organisations.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

IT skills

Time management

Self-management

Industry expertise: Automotive

Teaching experience

Education

Post-16 teaching qualification

English level 2

Maths level 2

Job description

Newcastle College require a dedicated, enthusiastic and qualified person to take on the role of Skills Trainer at the Automotive Academy for 18.5 hours.

The role is expected to deliver and assess on apprenticeships within Automotive at the Automotive Academy. This will include workplace visits, regular employer reviews, updating of our eportfolio system, conducting mock end point assessment duties to prepare learners for end point assessment as well as liaising with relevant awarding organisations.

This post requires a strong background in Light Vehicle/Automotive and the candidate must have proven track record of professional / vocational expertise in this sector.

The candidate must be qualified to the industry-recognised standard in a relevant field, hold a post-16 teaching qualification and English and maths qualifications at level 2, or be willing to achieve these within an agreed timeframe. It is desirable that the candidate has a proven track record of successful teaching and assessment practice.

An ability to self-manage workload, meet deadlines alongside strong oral and written communication skills and good IT skills are also essential. The hours of work will be flexible and may include evening and weekends according to demand. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a well-motivated, cohesive and successful team.

The Automotive department is a well-respected and positive place to work, where colleagues work effectively together to ensure all stakeholders get the best value from every aspect of the curriculum.

About Newcastle College

Newcastle College is a further and higher education college offering hundreds of vocational courses, apprenticeships and professional qualifications, alongside more than 70 degrees and higher technical qualifications, delivered through Newcastle College University Centre.

We consider Newcastle College to be at the heart of the North East; a welcoming, supportive, inclusive and safe place, where everybody can be themselves as part of our vibrant and diverse community.

We're proud to be one of seven colleges that make up NCG, one of the country's leading college groups and we're a key part of providing education and training to learners, apprentices and employers across the UK. Newcastle College's vision is to develop the skills and talents of our students to succeed in modern enterprise and make a positive contribution to the prosperity of our region.

Newcastle College benefits from passionate and talented colleagues, who form a community committed to supporting our students to develop their skills and talents and achieve their aspirations. By joining our team you'll be part of an organisation that works in close partnership with employers and local industry to offer education and skills training that leads to real employment opportunities for our learners and makes strong local economic impact here in the North East. Whatever your role, you'll have the chance to work collaboratively with colleagues across all seven NCG colleges and share expertise, innovate and accomplish real change for our learners.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:

Flexible Working

Student Discount

Cycle to Work

Employee Assistance Programme

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NCG VALUES

Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.

Being both inclusive and diverse

Trusting and respecting our communities

Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively

Inspiring excellence and curiosity

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