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This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.

Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.

For candidates who are not teacher qualified, don’t be put off from applying as WCG will get you there through our Trainee Lecturer programme. The successful post holder will move on to the Trainee Lecturer programme to achieve the required DET qualification (for posts of greater than a 0.5 fraction).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

● To develop the skills of students within the subject area and provide a high standard of technical support.
● To demonstrating practical skills, methods, techniques.
● Assessing student competence of the practical skill(s) and giving the associated feedback.
● To maintain resources and prepare and set up physical materials and equipment for horticultural related activities.
● To carry out any such maintenance on all tools and workshop equipment.
● To order workshop equipment and materials in conjunction with the team.
● To maintain the unit and equipment to current Health & Safety standards.
● To attend team meetings, open events, college tasters and outside events as required.
● To ensure all students are aware of the Health & Safety guidelines in the unit.

Instructor Technicians are not expected to:
● To teach theory
● To write schemes of work
● To deal with knowledge based assessment
● To mark work outside of the practical setting

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS

✓ A good general education including GCSE English and Maths grades A to C or equivalent.
✓ Level 3 qualification in relevant discipline.
Relevant teaching qualification or willing to work towards.
✓Assessor award A1 or willing to work towards.
✓ Demonstrable experience in the subject specialism being delivered. Previous experience of delivering classes would be an advantage.
✓ Administrative skills to complete associated paperwork.
✓ Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students and their parents, partners and the general public.
✓ Flexible and enthusiastic approach.
✓ Good organisation skills and an ability to work to deadlines.
✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.
✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
✓ In order to ensure our students are being taught the latest skills there is a requirement for Lecturers to maintain their CPD and update industry specific skills on an annual basis.

DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS

✓ Experience of working with awarding bodies.
✓ Relevant IQA qualification.
✓ Experience of working with outside agencies.

ESSENTIAL KEY EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

✓ The vision, drive and enthusiasm to achieve targets.
✓ Excellent organisational skills with an adaptable and flexible approach.
Good time keeping and time management skills with ability to work to deadlines and targets.
✓ Excellent interpersonal skills to work as a team member and to communicate effectively with students and industry organisations.
✓ Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others.
✓ Enthusiasm and ambition for personal and College development.
✓ A commitment to equal opportunities, inclusive learning, widening participation, and lifelong learning.
✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
✓ Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.
✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.
✓ Ability to work effectively under pressure.

DESIRABLE KEY EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

✓ Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.