Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) | Teaching Instructor - Gamekeeping

About The Job: As a Gamekeeping Instructor you will provide a mixture of practical training and background knowledge, providing vocational training in a real working environment helping to manage a local estate in Fife. You will work closely with the Programme/Team Leader in delivering instruction in Gamekeeping and work with students to develop practical skills. General Teaching Responsibilities: Delivery and Assessment Provide instruction to develop practical skills whilst reinforcing supporting knowledge. Prepare, set up, demonstrate and use specialist equipment with students and staff. Prepare practical materials or workshops in advance of practical activity. Implement training plans. Supervise and support students during training and assessment activity. Create an environment that is conducive to learning. Support students in the use of assistive technology. Recognise and promote soft skills, core skills and employability. Demonstrate practical skills Provide group tuition related to practical skills, as required. Interact with students to check knowledge and understanding. Provide constructive feedback to students on their performance. Undertake the assessment of practical skills. Use assessment feedback to promote learning, affirm achievement and inform future goals. Observe and assess vocational competency either in college or in the workplace. Provide feedback to lecturers on learner performance in practical activities. Liaise with lecturing staff in preparation for and during teaching sessions as timetabled Quality Record results of assessments. Contribute to internal moderation and verification. Participate in programme and course review. Maintain registers of students’ attendance and records of students’ achievements General Participate in course committees. Maintain all College gamekeeping equipment and facilities in safe and effective working order. Operate College gamebird enterprise in accordance with College teaching requirements Maintain effective vermin control on working areas and golf course in conjunction with Resource Managers. Demonstrate a high level of safety at all times particularly in relation to fireams use. Co-ordinate with appropriate staff on all College student shoot days Ensure health and safety standards are maintained including participation in risk assessments activities. Liaise with Gamekeeping Lecturer and Programme/Team Leader regarding maintenance of gamekeeping and estate resources as appropriate Prepare routine orders and maintain gamekeeping/estate records as required Promote positive behaviour amongst students. Participate in induction of students. Adhere to inclusion strategies to overcome real or perceived barriers to learning. Keep up to date with curriculum and industry/sector occupational standards and developments and maintain vocational expertise This is a fixed-term appointment of 12 months. Minimum Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have a good general standard of education (SCQF Level 5 or above). An Assessor qualification and Gamekeeping experience is desirable. Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role. Eligibility for Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK. How to Apply: Please complete an online application form by pressing apply or visiting https:/// Please read the Job Particulars document before applying. SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy. SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the Disability Confident Employer symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter. SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046 JBRP1_UKTJ