Bradford College is an award winning college. We are working together to transform lives, we are aiming to provide students with an exceptional and outstanding experience that they can take forward into their chosen careers. We currently have an exception & rewarding role available within our Construction and Engineering department. We are looking for skills instructor - specialising in Electrical Installation.
The Construction and Engineering department is looking for a new skills instructor - specialising in Electrical Installation. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously with kindness, patience and empathy. They must have high expectations for themselves and students, in order for them to achieve the best results possible on their journey towards employment.
In this role you will work with the Head of Department, Curriculum Academic Manager and Team Leaders to deliver an outstanding student experience, as you prepare young adults and experienced trade professionals to contribute to the modern world of work. We welcome applicants that are new to teaching, or are currently working within the industry and are interested in a career change.
Please Note - The salary band for this role includes a market supplement which may be offered to the successful candidate in relation to experience and will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Responsibilities include:
* To deliver workshop training sessions on courses specified by the management team
* To assist the management team in delivering high learning value, financially efficient programmes (including physical resource management) and to lead on innovation and efficiency in the delivery of learning
* To be responsible for student’s academic progress, wellbeing, behavior management and careers and pastoral guidance throughout their learning journey
* To seek out and respond to the student voice – seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning
* To help students develop modern, safe working practices and behaviors – in both technical (vocational skills) and employability skills.
* To participate actively in the enrolment, monitoring, profiling and assessment of students
* To proactively develop and promote close links with employer/industry partners
* To create enriching, effective and inspirational programmes of learning that expose our students to real-life work experiences – including on and off campus
* To treat students as individuals and develop personalised learning plans that drive their progress in learning within workshop sessions, scaffold them to meet and exceed their targets and enable them to reach their career goals
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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be learner and quality focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values.
Education & Training
* Hold a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation
* Have practical skills and theoretical knowledge of Electrical Installation
* GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)
* GCSE 4-9 (A*-c) or nationally recognised level 2 qualification in Maths or equivalent (e.g. CSE 1, O Level A-C)
Experience
* Have experience in a relevant industry and/or educational setting
* Organisational skills and ability to plan and take ownership of their student journey – proactive in identify areas for improvement or support needs and quick to respond to change.
* Experience of delivering training, in the workplace or in another educational organisation.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
- Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
- Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
- Annual salary reviews
- Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
- Free sports and gym facilities
- Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
- Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
- Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
- Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
- Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
- On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
- A host of training development opportunities
- Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
- The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed creating a better future for all through education and training.
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*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.