Technical Coach in Engineering

Hull College; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a Technical Coach Engineering to deliver classroom and workshop training to students. The role focuses on developing academic and practical skills, ensuring high-quality learning experiences, and complying with health and safety regulations. Successful candidates will have a relevant qualification and experience in engineering fields. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant experience in engineering.
• Ability to establish rapport with students and staff.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policy/procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare training materials and equipment for student activities.
• Deliver high-quality learning experiences to students.
• Assess learning and measure student progress.
• Contribute to the onboarding of students and attend open events.

Skills

Teaching skills

Teamwork

Technical knowledge

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

L2 in a relevant subject

Relevant L3 teaching qualification (e.g., PTLLS)

Job description

Hull College Technical Coach Engineering

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

Salary: £26,139 per annum.

Annual Leave: 31 days per annum (excluding bank holidays and up to 3 additional discretionary days over the Christmas/New Year period).

As our Technical Coach Engineering, you will provide academic and technical training to students to support achievement within the technical qualification of their programme. Through classroom and 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, including support for student learning activities in workshops, one‑to‑one and classroom situations; provide teaching support on projects and assignments set by teachers; provide high‑quality resource management including specialist equipment; monitor and support students on work experience.

Hull College provides high‑quality education and training for school leavers and adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, apprenticeships, and degrees. Our focus is to create careers, not courses, and we are committed to ensuring our learners acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes, and experience to progress in life, whether that is to seek employment in the industry of their choice or step up to higher education.

We also extend the same commitment to our staff, creating an environment where all staff are empowered to inspire and support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with other staff and cross‑college colleagues as one team, respecting and valuing each other to deliver outstanding services to students.
• Prepare training materials, equipment, and resources for student activities, including a rich tutorial programme.
• Deliver high‑quality learning experiences that enable students to develop in their learning.
• Improve the technical and 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 attendance and initial assessment.
• Contribute to the onboarding of students such as interviewing, taster sessions, and attending open events as required.
• Act always as an ambassador for the college through a professional approach to internal and external customers.
• Actively comply with and contribute to the College’s policies and procedures, particularly Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, and Data Protection.

What we’re looking for

• L2 in a relevant subject.
• Hold or be willing to work towards a relevant L3 teaching qualification (e.g., PTLLS).
• Recent and relevant experience of the subject specialism.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policy/procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and establish rapport with students and staff.

If you have the skills and experience, we would like to invite you to join us as our Technical Coach Engineering. Please click ‘Apply’ now; we’d love to hear from you!

Safeguarding & Disclosure

Hull College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to contribute to the delivery of the safeguarding strategy and values. This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and is subject to regulated activity. Digital proficiency is prioritised; new staff should either be skilled or open to training.

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier depending on the level of applications received, so we recommend that you complete the application promptly.