Technical Coach in Engineering

Hull College; Hessle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

Hull College invites applications for a Technical Coach in Engineering to provide academic and technical training, supporting students in workshops, classrooms and projects to develop practical and academic skills. You will help learners achieve in their engineering programme and contribute to safeguarding and quality processes.

You will work with curriculum leaders and staff to drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment, prepare materials, supervise groups and monitor

Qualifications

• DBS check required for regulated activity.
• Level 2 maths and English qualifications.
• Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject.
• First aid at work or willingness to work towards.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 teaching qualification (e.g., PTLLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and technical training to students.
• Prepare training materials, equipment and resources for student activities.
• Deliver high quality learning experiences and assess student progress.
• Supervise groups and facilitate employability and enrichment activities.
• Ensure health and safety compliance in practical learning environments.
• Maintain student records and support onboarding of new learners.

Education

Maths and English (Level 2)

Subject qualification (Level 2)

First aid at work

Teaching qualification (Level 3 e.g., PTLLS)

Job description

As our Technical Coach in Engineering, you will provide academic and or technical training to students to support achievement within the technical qualification of their programme. Through classroom and or workshop training you will aim to develop, improve and consolidate learning. The post holder will support the achievement of students through the development of practical and academic skills to include support for student learning activities in workshops, one to one and classrooms situations. You will provide teaching support on projects and assignments set by teachers, monitor and support students on work experience and provide high quality resource management including specialist equipment.

Why Join Hull College?

At Hull College, we are committed to delivering exceptional education and training that transforms lives. As a Technical Coach in Engineering, you will join a values-driven organisation where quality, collaboration and continuous improvement sit at the heart of everything we do.

You will play a vital role in shaping outstanding teaching, learning and assessment across the College, supporting staff to be the very best they can be and ensuring our learners receive an exceptional experience. As Technical Coach in Engineering, you will work closely with curriculum leaders, teachers and senior leaders to drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning and assessment. You will support, challenge and coach staff, ensuring high expectations are embedded and that quality processes deliver meaningful impact for learners.

You will:

• Work effectively together with other staff and cross-college colleagues as one team, respect and value each other to deliver outstanding services to students
• Prepare training materials, equipment and resources for student activities which you are responsible for including a rich tutorial programme
• Deliver high quality learning experiences which enable students to develop in their learning.
• Deliver training to improve the technical and or academic skills of students
• Supervise and provide instruction to groups of students to develop their skills and knowledge in relation to the qualification
• Assess learning and measure student progress through a range of assessment methods.
• Supervise and facilitate employability and enrichment activities for students
• Ensure that practical learning environments, equipment, machines and plant comply with health and safety requirements, identifying necessary actions and reporting through line management
• Maintain individual student records to capture progress, including maintaining records of student attendance and initial assessment
• Contribute to the onboarding of students such as interviewing, taster sessions and attend open events as required
• Act always as ambassador for the college through a professional approach to internal and external customers
• Actively comply and contribute to the College's policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection, Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of our safeguarding strategy and values.

This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and is subject to regulated activity.

You will be an experienced and credible education professional with:

• Level 2 qualification in Maths and English
• Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject
• First aid at work or willing to work towards
• Hold or be willing to work towards a relevant Level 3 teaching qualification e.g., PTLLS

Competitive Rewards & Work-Life Balance

• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days
• Generous pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate

Professional Growth & Development

• Strong commitment to CPD, training and leadership development
• Opportunities to shape new curriculum provision and influence strategic direction
• Access to professional memberships, industry networks and specialist development

Wellbeing & Support

• Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• A supportive, collaborative leadership culture
• On-site wellbeing, pastoral and inclusion support teams

Staff Benefits & Perks

• Free on-site parking
• On-site facilities including café and restaurant
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Staff discounts via our internal benefits platform

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