At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in hands-on learning and ensure workshops run smoothly and safely.
- Company: Join an Outstanding rated provider dedicated to student success and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, flexible leave, exclusive perks, and health support.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with a commitment to diversity and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by guiding the next generation in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and some industry experience required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 34000 £ per year.
Drive Your Future into Education – and help Steer the next generation towards successful careers in the automotive industry. As a Skills Practitioner you'll play an important part in supporting both staff and students, helping to deliver high-quality, hands-on learning experiences. You’ll liaise with colleagues and external partners, support learners to reach their goals, and ensure workshops are safe, well-organised, and fully equipped.
In this role, you will:
- Monitor and promote excellent Health & Safety practices within workshop sessions
- Order, organise, and issue stock and supplies to keep sessions running smoothly
- Assist in workshop preparation
- Provide constructive feedback and support to students
Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we focus on our employees. Here are just a few of the benefits working at the Group:
- Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern
- Flexible Personal Leave
- Exclusive Discounts & Perks
- Wellbeing and Health Support
- Competitive Pension Scheme
Are you organised, hands-on, and positive about helping others? We’re looking for someone who enjoys supporting others to develop practical skills and confidence, while contributing to outstanding teaching and learning.
What are we looking for?
- Someone confident to support and guide learners through practical tasks
- Someone with a Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- With some industry experience in the Motor Vehicle Servicing industry
If you have any queries about this role, please email us on jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk
East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.
East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce.
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