Are you passionate about inspiring learners and shaping futures? We're looking for a dedicated and dynamic trainer facilitator to join our team, delivering high-quality teaching across a range of programmes. In this role, you'll assess student progress through both formal and informal methods, contribute to curriculum development, and support students' pastoral and welfare needs. You'll also be committed to your own professional growth, staying up to date with subject knowledge and teaching practices. Collaboration is key, and you'll build strong relationships with both internal colleagues and external partners. This is a flexible role that may involve working across different locations within the College's catchment area.
To be successful in this role, you'll hold relevant training and qualifications to at least Level 3 in the Automotive (light vehicle) discipline and bring hands-on experience from the automotive sector. You'll be confident in inspection, diagnostics, and repair processes, with a solid understanding of the equipment commonly used in modern workshops. Strong communication skills are essential, as you'll be engaging with students across a range of age groups. You'll also be capable of delivering and assessing underpinning knowledge both in the classroom and in workplace settings.
At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.
In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College's status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.
We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.
Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:
27 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday
days;
1 additional day's holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
1 additional day's holiday for every 5 years served;
Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
Teacher's Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%;
Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
Employee Assistance Programmes;
Access to Blue Light Card membership;
Discounted travel schemes.
