East Coast College
Vocational Trainer - Brickwork & Carpentry
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Job Title: Vocational Trainer - Brickwork & Carpentry
Location: Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth
Hours: 26 hpw - 0.7 FTE
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Band J £31983.12 to £35006.40 FTE (Actual £22388.18 to £24504.48)
Are you looking to make a real impact with your industry experience? Would you relish an opportunity to support the future workforce in developing their skill set and career aspirations with Carpentry? How about an opportunity to play an integral part in bridging the skills gap within the Construction sector?
With plans to continue to grow our Apprenticeship provision here at East Coast College, we are looking for an experienced and engaging Vocational Trainer to join our team and nurture the skilled workforce of the future.
Our longstanding Employer relationships throughout Norfolk and Suffolk have been built upon quality delivery, open communication, and the industry knowledge our Carpentry Team brings. To support our current cohort of Apprentices, we’re looking for your industry experience and technical expertise to help ensure the best outcome for our Level 2, 3, and 4 Apprentices.
Your industry knowledge will ensure that site visits are maximised when conducting work-based assessments with students, and providing updates to employers. Your knowledge of Apprenticeships - whether you already have it or develop this with our support - will allow for outstanding initial advice and guidance to all stakeholders, managing expectations, and working within the qualification framework in a timely and quality driven manner. Your personal ability to execute the role will ensure that our Apprentices gain the highest standard of skills, and Employers are able to grow their workforce.
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Key needs from you and the role;
- Passion for and experience of Carpentry
- Ability to engage with Apprentices, Employers, colleagues
- Organisation to complete progress reviews, work-based assessments and End Point Assessments
- Knowledge of industry expectations, career options, Health & Safety
- Commitment to Safeguarding
East Coast College will offer you;
- 38 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
- Generous Pension - 18% Employer Contribution
- Free gym and swim membership
- Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant
If you share in our commitment to Education then APPLY now, or contact recruitment@eastcoast.ac.uk for more information, a conversation, or to receive the application in an accessible format.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Please note that all applications are assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. CVs are not used in the shortlisting process.
East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.
East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
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All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments.
All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.
We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.
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