The School of Construction is looking for a Practical Instructor to support our students with practical lessons in Plumbing and Gas. This is an exciting opportunity for a current Plumber or Gas Engineer experienced in industry to work full time in an educational setting and share knowledge and skills with the next generation.

This is a hands-on role in our workshops delivering practical lessons and giving support to lecturers by tracking and assessing students' progress, maintaining student portfolios to the required standard for their qualification and providing feedback and guidance to support and reinforce their learning. If you have a real flair for passing your knowledge on to others, a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to act as a role model, this could be just the job for you.

You will support with the setup and preparation of workshops, assessment areas and resources; working to ensure all equipment and stock is maintained and that agreed Health & Safety and environmental practices are implemented and adhered to. You will be able to assist and assess students practical work and impart your industry experience to further develop our student's employability skills relevant to their career goals.

The successful candidate should have current industry knowledge in Plumbing and ideally have qualifications to a minimum of level 2. Being gas certified would also be beneficial. You will be supported to further develop your skills and knowledge through working towards a Level 3 teaching qualification and an assessor's qualification. Future progression can include moving into a teaching role once the relevant qualifications have been achieved.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week based in Hemel Hempstead.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support and Assessing Learners

* Deliver practical sessions and work alongside the teaching staff within the workshop learning environment to assist in developing specialist skills and ensure safe working practices.

* provide support to Lecturers by tracking and assessing students' progress and help maintain student portfolios to the required standard for their qualification and provide feedback and guidance to support and reinforce their learning

* Act as a role model for students to promote high standards of professional practice and behaviours

* Prepare and as appropriate, construct equipment and materials for use by teaching staff and students to assist in the delivery of teaching and learning

* Give technical advice to staff and students on the selection and use of equipment and materials for teaching and learning purposes and as appropriate, prepare written technical guidelines for the use of equipment and processes

* Contribute to the supervision of activities and educational visits to provide a high-quality student experience

You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you'll be encouraged to upskill.

You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

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  Salary
  
  Up to £28,652.62 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

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