Tutor – Mechanical Engineering

This is an excellent opportunity to join the successful team at The Engineering College. You will be a time served Mechanical Engineer/Fitter with Machining experience (turning, drilling and milling) and hold a Level 2 or above in Engineering. Maths and English. You must possess or be willing to work towards relevant teacher/assessor qualifications which will be fully funded, if required. You will be a team player and an effective communicator with the ability to cope under pressure and happy to work on a variety of tasks.

The role is diverse and covers a number of different elements, including:

Teaching, Learning and Assessment: delivery of practical and theory sessions to meet the requirements of the business, the planning of lessons and learning plans effectively, making use of resources and curriculum.

Verification: maintain all records and work-pieces, track progress for each student in your designated group/s and carry out essential marking for assessments.

Learner Reviews: work within the team to develop and regularly update learner ‘off-the-job’ learning plans in conjunction with the learner/s. Work within the relevant team to contribute timely information to the individual’s ‘training officer’ to support with performance reviews

Learner Support: ‘first line’ academic and pastoral support, working with the team in identifying any high or additional needs students, etc

Technical & Administration: identifying opportunities for CPD, improving competency, fulfilling ESFA requirements regarding tracking attendance, support with recruitment and promotion of the brand.

Additional team responsibilities are shared within the organisation, including high quality health and safety provision, support and promotion of Equality and Diversity within this industry.

The Engineering College is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Preferred candidates will undergo screening checks with past employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.

The Engineering College is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

To assist your application, please consider the following questions and incorporate your answers into the application form:

• Are you familiar with Microsoft programmes such as Outlook, Word, Excel and/or OneNote or Canvas or will you require IT training?
• Do you have teaching experience or will you require training and development?
• Please advise your availability providing 2 or 3 dates and times of one hour duration when you could make an initial interview to discuss the role and undertake a tour of College.