Lecturer (0.5) /Trainer Assessor (0.5) - Engineering

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you’ll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We’re already a successful college, but we’re continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

Hours/weeks: 37 hours / 52 weeks per year (teaching hours to be confirmed at interview)

Trainer/Assessor – 18.5 hours per week. 52 weeks per year

Actual salary range: £16,651 - £19,298 (Full-time equivalent £33,303 - £38,597 – based on STEM Trainer Assessors Pay Scale)

Lecturer - 18.5 hours per week. 52 weeks per year

Actual salary range: £19,298 - £20,084 (Full-time equivalent £38,597 - £40,168 – based on STEM Lecturer Pay Scale)

Both dependent on qualifications & experience

In the role of Worked based tutor, you’ll predominantly be based at PMC/Engineering Centre and your focus will be on delivering/assessing/tracking of engineering maintenance apprenticeship standards.

Your key responsibilities will be a hybrid role of teaching and assessing of engineering maintenance standards, theses will include mandated qualifications. Visits into the work place will be involved to assess development competence.   

Ideally, you’ll have level 3 maintenance qualifications, an advantage would be experience within maintaining plant equipment especially within the food and drink sector. Or be able to prove equivalent ability and experience in other sectors.  It’s important that you’re able to communicate effectively, engage with young people and work part of a dedicated delivery team, you must demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too.  Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Closing date 17th April 2024

(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Please remember to remove all personal details (name, date of birth) from your CV

If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk or GParkins@kirkleescollege.ac.uk Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

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