Lecturer in Plumbing - NG10748
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,770 to £37,425 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2024 |
| Location: | Leamington Spa, Warwickshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Warwick College Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NG10748 |
Summary
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 HR Team.
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.
Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.
For candidates who are not teacher qualified, don’t be put off from applying as WCG will get you there through our Trainee Lecturer programme. The successful post holder will move on to the Trainee Lecturer programme to achieve the required DET qualification (for posts of greater than a 0.5 fraction).
Main Tasks
● 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 and the relevant paperwork associated with the
planning and assessing of the course. He/she will undertake assessment,
produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records.
● 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 postholder 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.
● 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.
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
● Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing & Heating or equivalent such as C&G Level 3 Advanced Craft Certificate in Plumbing & Heating
● Gas Certification and Water Regulations required or willingness to undertake the
courses required to gain these.
● GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English or the
willingness to obtain if experienced in teaching.
● Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses
required to gain this.
● Assessors Award or the willingness to undertake the course required to gain this.
● Strong administrative skills, including IT skills.
● A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
Desirable Attainments
● Previous experience of teaching at the relevant level and subject.
Essential Key Experience & Attributes
● The vision, drive and enthusiasm to achieve targets.
● Excellent organisational skills with an adaptable and flexible approach.
● Good time keeping and time management skills with ability to work to deadlines
and targets.
● Excellent interpersonal skills to work as a team member and to communicate
effectively with students and industry organisations.
● Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others.
● Ability to work effectively under pressure.
● Enthusiasm and ambition for personal and College development.
● A commitment to equal opportunities, inclusive learning, widening participation,
and lifelong learning.
● Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
● Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.
● Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.
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 HR Team.
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.
Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.
For candidates who are not teacher qualified, don’t be put off from applying as WCG will get you there through our Trainee Lecturer programme. The successful post holder will move on to the Trainee Lecturer programme to achieve the required DET qualification (for posts of greater than a 0.5 fraction).
Main Tasks
● 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 and the relevant paperwork associated with the
planning and assessing of the course. He/she will undertake assessment,
produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records.
● 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 postholder 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.
● 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.
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
● Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing & Heating or equivalent such as C&G Level 3 Advanced Craft Certificate in Plumbing & Heating
● Gas Certification and Water Regulations required or willingness to undertake the
courses required to gain these.
● GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English or the
willingness to obtain if experienced in teaching.
● Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses
required to gain this.
● Assessors Award or the willingness to undertake the course required to gain this.
● Strong administrative skills, including IT skills.
● A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
Desirable Attainments
● Previous experience of teaching at the relevant level and subject.
Essential Key Experience & Attributes
● The vision, drive and enthusiasm to achieve targets.
● Excellent organisational skills with an adaptable and flexible approach.
● Good time keeping and time management skills with ability to work to deadlines
and targets.
● Excellent interpersonal skills to work as a team member and to communicate
effectively with students and industry organisations.
● Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others.
● Ability to work effectively under pressure.
● Enthusiasm and ambition for personal and College development.
● A commitment to equal opportunities, inclusive learning, widening participation,
and lifelong learning.
● Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
● Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.
● Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.