Instructor Technician in Agriculture & Countryside- MN11297
Royal Leamington Spa College
Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire
- £22,882 - £25,078 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 April 2024
Job overview
This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.
In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.
Background to the Post
The appointed person will need to provide practical instruction at relevant industry standards. You will work closely with lecturing teaching staff and this will include providing practical support, instruction, training and supervision to students in practical subjects both on an individual and group basis. The person will also be responsible for the preparation of materials and maintenance of resources for practical tasks. We ensure that provision is learner focused, which leads to academic excellence, high quality learning and an outstanding student experience which reflects the commercial focused curriculum delivery model and contributes to the achievement of the College’s strategic and development plans.
Duties & Responsibilities
- To develop the skills of students within the area of Agriculture and provide a high standard of technical support particularly in Livestock husbandry Machinery and Estate maintenance tasks.
- To administer and oversee skills training which supports the efficient and effective running and development of all aspects of the curriculum including comprehensive preparation of equipment and learning areas, instructing and demonstrating and supervising students working in the practical skills area.
- To maintain resources and prepare and set up physical materials and equipment for horticultural related activities.
- To carry out any such maintenance on all tools and workshop equipment.
- To order workshop equipment and materials in conjunction with the team.
- To maintain the unit and equipment to current Health and Safety standards.
- To attend team meetings, open events, college tasters and outside events as required.
- To ensure all students are aware of the Health and Safety guidelines in the unit.
Essential Attainments
- Relevant Agriculture or land based qualification at L2 or above.
- Relevant UK Agriculture practical experience in Livestock husbandry Machinery and Estate maintenance tasks.
- Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocation.
- Flexible, able to adapt to changing situations.
Desirable Attainments
- Experience in instructing/teaching/mentoring.
- Countryside/ habitat management experience.
- Assessment qualifications D32/D33, A awards, or equivalents.
- Certificates of competence in relevant machinery.
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For a full job description, please see attached below.
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About Royal Leamington Spa College
- Royal Leamington Spa College
- Warwick New Road, Leamington Spa
- Warwickshire
- CV32 5JE
- United Kingdom
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