About the role: VT2 Wood Machinist Workshop Supervisor
We are currently recruiting for a Workshop Supervisor to work within the Rycotewood HE Wood machine Workshop based in Oxford.
This role is a great way to apply your skills with woodworking machines to create a safe learning environment, while taking a step into education to work alongside our teachers in delivering furniture courses to students.
You'll work within our dedicated HE wood machine workshop, which is used by learners on our courses from level 1 or 2 apprenticeships, and our Foundation and BA (hons) programme and short courses.
This is a permanent, part-time role working 29.5 hours per week (0.8 FTE) at our City of Oxford College Campus, with the exact arrangement of those hours flexible for the right candidate.
What do you need to be successful as a Technical Workshop Supervisor at Activate Learning?
The right candidate will have, relevant subject area/extensive industry knowledge in areas such as woodworking, machining or furniture making, and be enthusiastic to share these to enhance students skills.
Experience in using wood specific industrial machinery and maintaining it whilst being comfortable handling and maintaining a variety of tools is essential, and you must have a positive attitude towards proactive Health & Safety.
You will also oversee the Health and Safety of the workshops and machines so experience of administration would be beneficial. It will be your responsibility to lease with the team to agree ordering of tools and consumables when required to keep each workshop fully stocked with the right equipment.
The ideal candidate will have strong time management skills and be able to assist the class teacher with planning study programmes. You'll work with teaching staff to assist “at risk” learners and support their development. As such you will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and an aptitude for collaboration.
Who we are:
Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:
1. Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
2. Wellbeing & Resources Groups:Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing
3. Company benefits:Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
4. Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
5. Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
6. Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff
7. Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave
8. Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
9. Competitive salaries:Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
10. On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.
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