Key Role Information

Salary
£25925.00 - 36916.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
26/08/2022 12:00
Interview
5 September 2022
Start
5 September 2022
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Academic
Department
Engineering & Motor Vehicles
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

ABOUT THE COLLEGE 

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.


Our mission and purpose are to:


 ‘Enable people to recognise and develop their potential’.


We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers’. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.


ABOUT THE ROLE


We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to complement our existing delivery team. The successful candidate will have a wide range of experience in the Motor Vehicles sector along with the drive and passion to contribute to the expansion of the department as we strive towards becoming an outstanding provider of education and training.


You will be an excellent communicator, combined with advanced organisational skills and have the ability to work with people across a broad range of sectors. This role will compliment a strong existing team and build upon our vision for the future as we grow and develop. 


You will possess a NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicles or equivalent. Recent relevant teaching experience along with a recognised teaching qualification is considered advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided from our outstanding teacher education department.



WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!

• Generous annual leave – 45 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days

• 23.5 hours teaching per week with 15.5 hours administration and development time

• We welcome discussion regarding opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements regarding location, dependent upon the needs of specific roles

• Automatic entry into the Teachers pensions Scheme.

• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

• Free onsite parking.

• Subsidised onsite restaurant.

• A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

• Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.


Qualifications

Good qualifications in both English and Mathsessential
Pass
NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicles or equivalentessential
Pass
Certificate in Educationdesirable
Pass

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to confidently manage learner behaviouressential

Experience

Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of subject areaessential
Experience of working within the post 16/HE sector supporting learnersessential
Recent and relevant industry experience in sectoressential
Experience in post 16 education / training including curriculum design, delivery, assessment and evaluation
Recent relevant teaching experience with good or outstanding observation grades

Experience/Knowledge

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safeguardingessential

Leadership

Focused on standards and positive outcomes
Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students

Personal Attributes

Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities essential
Integrityessential
Focusedessential
Dedicatedessential
Committedessential
Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities essential
Proactive in taking action to achieve goals essential
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output essential

About Us


Lakes College

Ian Todd

iant@lcwc.ac.uk

Hallwood Road
Workington
Cumbria
Cumbria
CA14 4JN

Safeguarding Information

Lakes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Lakes College is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.