Senior Carpentry and Joinery Trainer – Barnsley College
Salary: £31,280 to £40,205 per annum (including uplift)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full time - 37 hours per week
Reference: REC1975 | Closing Date: Wednesday 4th December 2024
The opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Carpentry & Joinery Trainer to manage a small team of trainers within our growing Apprenticeships department. You will be responsible for working with and developing the team to ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of our employers and their apprentices to ensure future growth within the provision.
Our new Senior Carpentry & Joinery Trainer would be expected to liaise with the wider department to ensure the requirements of the apprenticeship team are met, and apprentices achieve and progress to the next steps in their career. You will have a reduced caseload of apprentices who you will support and mentor to achieve their apprenticeship standard for Carpentry and Joinery, whilst also working closely with employers to ensure that the learners develop their skills within the workplace.
Main duties include:
• Leading on the delivery of Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeships at Level 2 and Level 3
• To review and monitor the delivery of all Construction Craft apprenticeships to ensure that they meet the needs of both the employer and their apprentice(s)
• Working closely with the Quality Team / Teaching and Learning Coaches to ensure that teaching, learning and assessment methods are of the highest standard
• Ensure the implementation of a robust standardisation process
Ongoing Staff development is a key element in this role, which focusses on continuous improvement to ensure skills remain current and demonstrate good practice in teaching, learning an assessment. You will work within our state-of-the-art Construction facility which houses innovative and inspiring work areas with industry-led equipment, providing a high-quality learning experience for students.
Reasons to join us
• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution!
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• College gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from “The Barnsley College Advantage”. This is the advantage of:
• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short and Long Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
About you
Are you an experienced industry specialist with a desire to learn new skills, or perhaps a skilled Trainer / Assessor looking for a new challenge?
The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing others, creative in the way they talk about their craft and have extensive knowledge within industry, providing real life experiences and examples to our apprentices. Within this senior role, you will also be required to mentor Trainers within your team, so it is important that you possess the skills to support them and lead by example.
There are a growing number of industry trained professionals looking to retrain as Trainers; a fulfilling career where experience and knowledge can be passed on to the next generation of skilled tradespeople. If you have demonstrated experience working as a Carpenter or Joiner, with the passion to share your knowledge with the next generation, this is the role for you.
Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Wednesday 4th December 2024 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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