This lecturer and course leader post sits in the Mechanical and Electrical Services team at Colchester Institute, a provider of education and skills training. The work centres on teaching, assessing and tracking electrical installation learners and apprentices, alongside quality monitoring and promoting courses to schools. It is offered full-time or part-time for experienced electricians, and training is provided for those new to teaching. Candidates must hold a Level 3 electrical installation qualification and pass an enhanced DBS check.
What the job involves
- Deliver teaching, learning and assessment in electrical installation
- Mark learner work, design assessments and create learning materials
- Monitor learner standards against awarding body requirements, working with the Assistant Area Head
- Use e-portfolios to track learner progress and keep accurate digital records
- Provide academic and pastoral support through Individual Learning Plans
- Work closely with apprentices through their training and assessment
- Manage and administer allocated units, meeting programme requirements for a range of learner groups
- Support the Assistant Area Head in delivering electrical installation standards
- Promote electrical installation courses through school liaison, open evenings and marketing events
- Engage employers to arrange work experience, industry talks, live projects and enrichment
- Contribute to quality monitoring, action planning and continuous improvement
- Mentor colleagues and take part in evaluation and reporting
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification (or equivalent), including NVQ and AM2
- Relevant teaching qualification, or willingness to complete one within 3 years of employment
- TAQA Assessor Award, or willingness to achieve it in post
- Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Level 4 Award, or willingness to achieve it in post
Experience
- Substantial hands-on experience as a practising electrician
- Proven real-world expertise in the electrical trade
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Other
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
What’s offered
- Full training and support to develop teaching qualifications while in post
- Skill Supplements and Introductory Initial Payment for external applicants after a three-month probationary period
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
