West Suffolk College
- Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL
- Salary: £12,482 - £13,986 actual per annum (£31,206 - £34,965 pro rata)
- Hours: 0.4 FTE, 15 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
- Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
- Reference: 5121
West Suffolk College is seeking a Programme Tutor - Electrical who is passionate about using their knowledge and skills to coach and mentor the next generation of Apprentices. This exciting opportunity allows you to become an assessor within the Strategic Growth and Partnerships Apprenticeship Team at West Suffolk College.
We are looking for an individual who is qualified to Level 3 or above in Electrical Installation (such as a Level 3 Electrotechnical qualification or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical) and has at least two years of experience within the sector. You must be a confident communicator, eager to use your skills and knowledge to coach and mentor learners through their apprenticeship journey.
In this role, you will manage an agreed caseload of apprenticeship students, supporting the assessment of their Electrical Installation and Maintenance competencies. Working closely with employers, you will help develop students' skills, knowledge, and behaviours through one-to-one guidance, ensuring they receive high-quality training and are well prepared for their End Point Assessment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a caseload of apprenticeship students
- Coaching and mentoring learners throughout their apprenticeship journey
- Supporting the assessment of Electrical Installation and Maintenance competencies
- Collaborating with employers to develop student skills and behaviours
- Ensuring students are prepared for their End Point Assessment
Key qualifications:
- Level 3 or above qualification in Electrical Installation (e.g., Level 3 Electrotechnical or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical)
- Minimum of two years experience within the electrical sector
- Strong communication skills and ability to mentor learners
- Desire to contribute to student success and local workforce development
- Teaching/tutoring experience is desirable but not essential
Benefits
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Family friendly policies and flexible working
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Free parking
- Canteen
- Company events
- Access to various memberships and discount schemes
- Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
- Funded subject course development for your role
- Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
- Career progression opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.
The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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