Electrical Installation Lecturers (Taking Teaching Further funding available)

To teach and assess a range of units from building services engineering (electrical installation) programmes including apprenticeships within the Department and to act as Programme Leader, as required for electrical installation courses.

For candidates who have relevant industrial experience but do not possess a teaching qualification, there is the opportunity to be employed via the teacher trainee scheme. Please enquire with the Staff Development Team 01756 703893 for further information.

For an informal discussion please email Martin Lofthouse on mlofthouse@craven-college.ac.uk

Employer

Craven College

Date Posted:

May 24, 2023

Post No.

A641

Location

Skipton

Rate of pay

Main Grade Lecturer (Points 5-14) £23,565 - £33,529 per annum with additional market supplement

Hours

Full time and part time hours available

Responsible to

Head of Department Construction

Closing Date

June 11, 2023 23:59

Special Conditions

This post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months, upon successful completion of which will become permanent

A full enhanced disclosure check via the Disclosure & Barring Service will be required for this post

Key Duties

This job description is a guide to the duties you will be expected to perform immediately on your appointment. These may change in the future in line with the strategic direction and development of the College.

To teach a range of units and levels from Electrical Installation and other related programmes as appropriate, including apprenticeships, within the Department of Construction, involving a range of learners with varying abilities;
To develop and design appropriate learning materials for a variety of learners;
To act as study programme tutor within the department and provide support and guidance to students and staff, as necessary;
To prepare, mark, assess and record students work as necessary to meet Quality Assurance and self assessment requirements within deadlines;
To implement appropriate College Quality Assurance procedures and carry out relevant recording and administrative tasks to meet deadlines;
To meet quality standards with particular reference to retention and achievement and be responsible for monitoring and reporting on continuous performance and improvement;
To seek ideas, consult with colleagues and introduce innovative ways to embed the accurate and consistent use of English and Mathematics’ skills within planned learning and classroom environment as appropriate;
Ensure maximum engagement by students in English and Maths
To carry out external site visits in order to complete student assessments;
To work in close conjunction with the Apprenticeship team to ensure effective progress of the students;
To promote links with employers & external bodies and liaise effectively as required;
To participate in curriculum development including apprenticeship standards and promotional aspects of the curriculum and Department;
To attend relevant Department/College team meetings in line with College requirements;
To function as an effective team member within the Department and across the College, as appropriate;
To measure the success, retention, achievement and recruitment of your learners by different equality strands and put in place action plans to address any underperformance;
To ensure that interaction with learners is inclusive, fosters good relations between different groups of people, pays attention to specific needs identified through assessment, and being mindful of cultural or gender differences;
To work closely with parents, guardians and outside support agencies in agreeing strategies that overcome barriers to participation or learning progression;
To participate in the College’s Performance Review scheme and undertake professional updating/staff development as required to meet the needs of the Department and College;
To be fully conversant with the College’s Equality and Diversity aims and objectives; and take appropriate positive action in the promotion and delivery of Equality & Diversity targets:
To be fully conversant with and implement the College’s range of safeguarding policies and procedures, to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all students and staff;
To follow and implement Our College Behaviours
Any other duties commensurate with grade and status as may reasonably be requested.

Person Specific

The person we are hoping to appoint will meet all the following essential requirements and some or all of the desirable requirements.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Level 3 vocational qualification in Electrical Installation (e.g. C&G 2365-03 Diploma) or relevant subject area;
Vocational experience in Electrical Installation and 18th/19th edition of the IET Wiring Regulations
Current teaching qualification to Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training/PGCE/Cert Ed (or willingness to working towards completion);
Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent) in English and maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame);
Good administrative skills with the ability to maintain accurate and relevant records in line with quality procedures;
Excellent interpersonal skills and organisational skills;
Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative to meet the needs of the College;
Ability to motivate staff and work effectively as a team member;
Ability to achieve consistently high standards under pressure;
Willingness and ability to liaise effectively with external bodies and agencies;
Willing to undertake professional development linked to the needs of the College;
Computer literate;

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Recent relevant experience of teaching to a high standard in the FE sector;
Qualified to above Level 3 in the subject area
A1 Assessor Award (or willing to undertake equivalent);
5 years’ minimum industrial experience in Electrical Installation
Experience in building services engineering and electrical installation
Knowledge of sustainable construction
Experience of programme tutorship;
Ability to apply ILT techniques within teaching;
Knowledge of current initiatives in electrical installation;
Driving Licence and access to an appropriately insured vehicle.

OUR BEHAVIOURS

Our behaviours are not meant to be exhaustive but serve to illustrate and bring to life the range of aspects that contribute to being an effective Craven colleague. We need everyone to bring them to life.

COLLABORATIVE

WORK TOGETHER TO OFFER ALL LEARNERS AND CUSTOMERS EXCELLENT OUTCOMES, BUILD STRONG WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Connected - Work well with others
Innovative - Creative and solutions-focussed, work inventively, generate new ideas
Responsible - Takes ownership, completes work well and on time

ASPIRATIONAL

ABLE AND WILLING TO EVOLVE, ACHIEVE POTENTIAL, ADAPT TO CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS

Curious - Inquisitive and interested
Optimistic - Have a positive outlook
Progressive - Determined to succeed

RESILIENT

CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING ADVERSITY AND ABLE TO TRANSCEND DIFFICULTY THROUGH CAPABILITY AND COMPETENCE

Adaptable – Flexible
Enthusiastic - Can do attitude
Pragmatic - Sensible and realistic

AUTHENTIC

HONEST AND OPEN IN ALL TRANSACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS, SELF AWARE, POSITIVE AND HELPFUL

Positive mindset - Committed and determined
Respectful - Inclusive and kind
Socially intelligent - Self-aware and employable