1657 - Plant Mechanic Lecturer - Bircham Newton

Job Title: Plant Mechanic Lecturer -

Location: Bircham Newton

Salary Range £45,000 - £55,000

Car Allowance

CITB aims to lead the construction sector by example to ensure fairness, inclusion and respect for all. We seek to build a workforce that reflects Britain’s diverse population and people from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply for vacancies. 

Our main objective is to create a culture that helps all our customers strive towards a workforce that is reflective of today’s society. 

Role purpose:

To lead on providing high quality vocational education and training for all learners that reflects the specialist knowledge, skills and behaviours required in industry and by external awarding organisations.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

1. Lead curriculum teams to embed the requirements of the Ofsted EIF/SDS into everyday teaching, learning and assessment practice.
2. Lead on supporting new vocational instructors and vocational assessors with specific teaching, learning and assessment requirements through their induction and probationary period.
3. Provide tailored support for vocational instructors and vocational assessors in the curriculum area who have been identified as having areas for development through the teaching observation process.
4. Conduct Learning Walks on teaching colleagues to monitor the quality of teaching learning and assessment in the curriculum area.
5. Participate in Desk Top Evaluations and quality reviews, supporting managers and the quality team.
6. Lead on delivering CPD sessions to teaching teams related to teaching, learning and assessment.
7. Develop and deliver Personal Development lessons for all learners in the curriculum area.
8. Liaise with Awarding Bodies and End Point Assessment Organisation where appropriate.
9. Plan and deliver engaging and interactive practical and theory lessons, reflecting the specialist knowledge, skills and behaviours required in industry and aligned to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy.
10. Develop high quality and inclusive teaching, learning and assessment resources.
11. Using the results of initial and diagnostic assessments and considering prior learning, provide individualised learning and support to ensure all learners needs are met
12. Provide all learners with regular written and verbal feedback on their work and performance, so they are able to make future improvements.
13. Track and monitor learners progress using the Learner Management System.
14. Develop learners personal, English, maths and digital skills to support them to succeed in society and the world of work.
15. Work closely with the Apprenticeship Development Coaches and participate in the learner periodic review process, to ensue learners and employers are fully up to date with the progress being made.
16. Participate in the learner at risk process and implement strategies to ensure that all learners falling behind are quickly brought back on track.
17. Provide learners with information advice and guidance relating to career progression opportunities.
18. Follow all safeguarding policies and practices and be responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment where all learners feel safe, included and supported.
19. Ensure that all learners work safely and always follow all health and safety rules and regulations.
20. Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant industry professionals, employers and other stakeholders, to ensure that industry specialisms are kept up to date.
21. Attend relevant workshops, conferences, and training sessions to keep up to date with changing teaching, learning and assessment methodologies.
22. Always display positive behaviours and attitudes to colleagues and learners.

We may, in consultation with you, need to vary these duties from time to time to respond to the changing requirements of the organisation. Such other duties will be commensurate with your skills, knowledge, and experience.

Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum of Level 3 vocational qualification directly related to the role applied for.
• Specialist licence to practice qualifications relevant to the role applied for.
• Relevant industry experience in the construction industry in a related role.
• Excellent knowledge of current industry practices.
• Level 5 teaching qualification (or commitment to achieve within two years of commencing course).
• Assessor Awards (or commitment to achieve within one year of commencing role).
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Educated to level 2 or above in English and maths.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in Microsoft Office 365.

Desirable

• Higher level construction related qualification.
• Higher level education related qualification.
• Experience of apprenticeship delivery.

Special Conditions/Other Requirements:

• Able to work non-standard hours as required
• Able to travel and make occasional overnight stays
• Full Driving Licence

Benefits/Allowances

• 25 days holiday per year (+ 8 bank/public holidays). Increases with service completed.
• Flexible benefits including buying/selling holidays, cycle to work and insurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Long service awards
• CITB recognition scheme
• Employee assistance programme