Overview
As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. Why not join us as a Lecturer in Carpentry? This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.
Responsibilities
* Teaching practical and theory sessions in Carpentry and related Construction areas, teaching across a range of topics, as agreed with the Heads of Area.
* Tutoring and pastoral support for students, showing sensitivity to their needs and encouraging the highest possible standards.
* Meeting targets, with reference to student progress on programmes, for their attendance and retention to maximise their learning opportunity.
* Providing advice and guidance to new and existing students in their journey to either employment or other courses within the Construction at the College.
Qualifications
* 5 years professional experience in the Construction industry.
* Carpentry qualification at Level 2 (e.g., Craft Certificate or NVQ L2).
* Advanced Carpentry qualification at Level 3 (e.g., Advanced Craft or NVQ L3).
Benefits and working patterns
* Generous holiday entitlement
* 2-week Christmas closure
* Potential for hybrid working opportunities
* Volunteering Days (Up to two days of paid volunteering leave per academic year)
* Flexible start and finish times outside of core hours, 9.30am - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday (only available during holiday periods for Academic staff)
* Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
* Generous pension scheme
* Local and national staff discounts
* Free parking across sites
* Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
* Focus on staff wellbeing
* Wellbeing@weston hub
* Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
* Annual staff conference with guest speakers
* Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
* Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
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