Job Description

About the Role

This is an exciting role to teach and assess electrical installation at Harrogate College, delivering Level 3 Installation and Maintenance apprenticeships.


You will be joining an enthusiastic, proactive team that thrives to get the best results from the learners. The team work collaboratively to ensure the very best outcomes.


We have a well-equipped, industry standard and professional workshop to teach the course's practical elements. The role will additionally involve visiting learners in the work place to assess their knowledge, skills and behaviours in practice.


As an Electrical Assessor at Harrogate College, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of electricians. Your primary responsibilities will include delivering high-quality, engaging teaching, learners and assessment. You will design and implement innovative teaching and assessment methods to enhance the learning experience.


In addition to teaching, you will be expected to contribute to the development of the electrical apprenticeship curriculum, ensuring it remains current with industry trends and technological advancements. This includes designing new course materials, updating existing ones, and participating in curriculum review processes and involving employers to enhance the learning experiences.


Overall, this role requires a dynamic individual, a commitment to student success, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, industry partners, and the broader community.




What You Will Do
Plan and deliver high-quality lessons to apprentices. Assess learners practical abilities against the apprenticeship standards knowledge, skills and behaviours. Develop and adapt curriculum materials to meet the needs of learners. Assess and provide feedback on student progress. Support learners in achieving their educational goals. Ensure compliance with all college policies and procedures. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the overall learning experience. Complete all essential admin duties as required to fulfill the role.

About You
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about their subject and has a demonstrable commitment to using their expertise to create an excellent teaching and learning experience for our learners. You should be qualified to Level 3 or above in electrical installation and have some experience in working within the Industry. You don't need to be a qualified assessor or teacher - we will support you in achieving the necessary qualifications. We just ask that you are motivated by helping others to learn, and that you really want to make a difference to people's lives

About Us

Harrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence which is supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035.


We have recently been awarded 16m of government funding to transform our campus. The energy-efficient new building will include a workshop unit that provides large scale facilities aligned to industry needs including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy and bioeconomy, health science and hospitality. This will complement the college's existing tech centre which is home to its motor vehicle, electrical, joinery and welding workshops.


Choosing to work for Harrogate College means that you will be part of a nurturing, inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group's values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies. We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

Generous Annual leave entitlement

- If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff). + Support Staff 39 days
+ Academic 44 days
+ Senior Management 44 days

Excellent Pension schemes

+ Teachers' Pension Scheme
+ Local Government Pension Scheme

Memberships and discounts -

employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).

Travel and commuting -

discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes. Harrogate Campus also has free onsite parking for all staff.

Learning and development opportunities -

including staff development days

Employee wellbeing initiatives

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Flexible and hybrid working opportunities -

this will vary depending on role requirements