Lecturer in Plumbing - CS11972

Overview

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College. In order to comply with our mandatory pre‑employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department.

Protection of Children and Young Persons (The Children’s Act 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within ‘Regulated Activity’ within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

Background to the Post

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.

Main Duties

Teaching – The person appointed will be able to contribute to the teaching programme delivering the subject.

Preparation and Assessment – The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required. The post holder will undertake assessment as required by the relevant scheme and keep accurate records. The person appointed will be required to support other lecturers in Plumbing to ensure they are producing relevant and appropriate teaching materials.

Administration – The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of Department.

Quality Systems – The post holder will undertake Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year. The person appointed will be required to carry out informal lesson observations to support new lecturers in Plumbing.

Health and Safety – To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.

Safeguarding – Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

Offers of Work

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre‑employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

Essential Attainments

• ✓ GCSE grade A‑C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English.
• ✓ Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing & Heating or equivalent such as C&G Level 3 Advanced Craft Certificate in Plumbing & Heating.
• ✓ A Level 4 Teacher Training Qualification.
• ✓ Assessor and IQA Awards.
• ✓ Gas Safe Registered up to date.
• ✓ A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
• ✓ Previous experience of teaching full-time students at the relevant level and subject.
• ✓ In order to ensure our students are being taught the latest skills there is a requirement for Lecturers to maintain their CPD and update industry specific skills on an annual basis.

Essential Key Experiences & Attributes

• ✓ Experience of planning and organising learning.
• ✓ Experience of teaching and learning.
• ✓ Experience of assessment in learning and monitoring student progress.
• ✓ Proven track record of personal learning and development.
• ✓ Demonstrates subject specialist knowledge.
• ✓ Working with students to enable success and progression.
• ✓ Ability to teach up to level 3 including apprentices.
• ✓ Ability to develop and maintain high quality education and training programmes.
• ✓ Administrative skills, including IT skills.
• ✓ Evidence of excellent attention to detail.
• ✓ Friendly and helpful with an enthusiastic and flexible approach.
• ✓ Knowledge of current curriculum developments in the post 16 sector.
• ✓ Demonstrable experience of the ability to successfully meet deadlines.
• ✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
• ✓ Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.
• ✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.