Vacancies Course Leader - Electrical and Construction Apprenticeships

Luminate Education Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Harrogate is seeking a Course Leader for Electrical and Construction Apprenticeships. The successful candidate will teach and assess apprentices, develop dynamic content, and lead the curriculum area. This role is ideal for an experienced lecturer looking to make a significant impact in vocational education with responsibilities in learner support and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Must hold a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Relevant vocational qualification or degree in the teaching subject required.
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above with willingness to improve.
• Up-to-date subject knowledge with recent delivery experience.
• Level 3 qualification in sector area necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for retention, achievement and progression rates for courses.
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
• Participate in quality assurance procedures for all programmes.
• Provide feedback on students' work and assignments.
• Monitor student portfolios and ensure completion within deadlines.

Skills

Teaching and assessing apprentices

Curriculum development

Student support and feedback

Education

L5 Teaching Qualification

Relevant vocational qualification or degree

English and Maths at Level 2

Level 3 qualification in sector area

Job description

Harrogate College is recruiting for a Course Leader for Electrical and Construction Apprenticeships. You will be expected to teach and assess our apprenticeships, creating dynamic, industry-focused content that equips learners with the skills they need to thrive in the real world. You will lead the electrical installation and construction curriculum area, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, and you will play a key role in advancing vocational education. This the perfect opportunity for an experienced assessor/lecturer to step into a leadership role with real impact.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for retention, achievement, progress/value added, attendance and positive progression rates for an identified course or courses.
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners.
• Contribute to and participate in the assessment and quality assurance procedures for all programmes/training provision, including Internal Verification to the prescribed standards.
• Ensure that learner reviews, teaching, learning and assessment plans are completed in line with funding rules.
• Provide feedback on students' work and assignments, including marking assignments where relevant, liaising with venues, employers or placement supervisors and providing guidance and support to students.
• Assess and monitor portfolio of students work and ensure completion within agreed deadlines and target date (including electronic).
• Complete assessment paperwork to the required audit standards.
• Responsible for developing new units, modules and courses in line with government policy, awarding organization developments and student demand as well as local community, economic and employer requirements.

Qualifications

• Holds a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Relevant highest level vocational qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• English and Maths at Level 2 or above and a willingness to improve in one or both disciplines to level 3 or above.
• Relevant up-to-date subject knowledge and recent delivery in the Further Education or school sector.
• Level 3 qualification in sector area.