Academic Coach and Technician in Plumbing

As our Academic Coach and Technician in Plumbing, you will provide academic and or technical training to students to support achievement within the technical qualification of their programme. Through classroom and or workshop training you will aim to develop, improve and consolidate learning.

The post holder will support the achievement of students through the development of practical and academic skills to include support for student learning activities in workshops, one to one and classrooms situations; provide teaching support on projects and assignments set by teachers; provide high quality resource management including specialist equipment; monitor and support students on work experience.

Hull College provides high-quality education & training for school leavers & adults, offering a wide range of vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships & degrees, and in October 2023 were awarded a 'Good' rating by Ofsted. Feedback provided was that 'learners and apprentices benefit from high-quality teaching and training' and that 'staff have created a highly inclusive environment in which a diverse group of learners and apprentices learn well together. They promote a culture that proudly celebrates the diversity of the college', and 'work well together and learn from each other, in readiness for the realities of future life and work.'

As one of the largest vocational institutes of its kind in the region, we have one focus - to create careers, not courses. We pride ourselves on this approach & are committed to ensuring our learners acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life, whether that is to seek employment in the industry of their choice or step up to higher education & university.

While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our learners, we also extend the same commitment to our staff. We have worked hard to create an environment where all of our staff, no matter what their role, are empowered to inspire & support our vision to create better futures for the people of Hull.

Responsibilities of our Academic Coach and Technician in Plumbing:

To provide and deliver training of a technical nature to support curriculum delivery to students and teaching staff.
As a member of academic staff work effectively together with other academic staff and cross-college colleagues as one team, respect and value each other to deliver outstanding services to students.
Support teaching staff and students with equipment provision and maintenance.
Deliver high quality learning experiences which enable students to develop in their learning.
Lead the specialist equipment provision to ensure it meets the needs and requirements of everyone using it.
Deliver training improve the technical and or academic skills of students.
Supervise and provide instruction to groups of students to develop their skills and knowledge in relation to the qualification.
Assess learning and measure student progress through a range of assessment methods.
Ensure that consumables, materials, preparation and stock control are available and prepared to the required level in practical learning environments.
Actively comply and contribute to the College's policies and procedures, particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection.

Subject specific Level 2 qualification
GCSE English and Maths grade C or equivalent
Experience of mentoring work, teaching, team leading or group work
Accurate record keeping and data inputting and monitoring
High standards of accuracy and analytical ability

Total salary £23,967.46 pro rata per annum

Salary Breakdown: £9,649.03 per annum pro rata for Academic Coach element of the position. £14,318.43 pro rata for the hours worked as a Technician.

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

14 hours Academic Coach, 23 hours Technician