Instructor Technician in Hairdressing and Barbering - HD11613

The appointed person will need to provide practical instruction at relevant industry standards, working with teaching and learning staff. You will provide practical support, instruction, training and supervision to students in practical subjects both on an individual and group basis, ensuring provision is learner focused, ensures academic excellence, high quality learning and an outstanding student experience and which reflects the principles of the personalised curriculum and contributes to the achievement of the College's strategic and development plans. Instructors / Technicians provide a high standard of technical and learning support in order to maintain a well prepared and realistic working environment. This role will be essential to the effective delivery of study programmes to young people and qualifications to adults. This post is split as half instructor and half technician. The post holder will be expected to deliver 540 hours of timetabled instructed sessions to groups of learners (pro rata). The Instructor / Technician will report directly to the Head of Department for Hair & Beauty. SUBJECT AREAS COVERED The Instructor technician may be required to deliver sessions across the following subject area: Beauty Therapy and Make-up Artistry where appropriate. In addition, instructors may be required to deliver sessions on Health and Safety and safe working practices as well as sessions aimed to support learners in exhibiting and presenting their work.,

• To deliver timetabled instruction to groups of learners towards qualifications in a practical environment and carry out in-class assessment of learner work and abilities.
• To develop and maintain a well prepared, realistic and safe working environment and develop the professional attitude of the students towards their work and give them every opportunity to practice and develop their skills.
• Support the efficient and effective running and development if all aspects of the curriculum, including comprehensive preparation of equipment and learning areas, demonstrating and supervising students working in the practical skills area.
• To provide cover where required to ensure the continued effective running of the
department.
• Carry out routine maintenance of facilities and ensure the safety, cleanliness and tidiness of the learning areas in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
• To maintain an effective stock control system, the storage, ordering, receipt of deliveries and organisation of equipment and materials relevant to the area.
• To assist with the planning, development and improvement of the provision to meet curriculum demands and the needs of users.
• To ensure that all students using the workshop facilities receive an appropriate Health and Safety induction in the use of machinery and safe working practices.
• To assist with any other technical and/or support duties across the Technical Academy as may be required from time to time including preparation of open days/career events and to attend team meetings.
OFFERS OF WORK For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College). This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.,
• A level 2 and 3 qualification in Hair and Barbering, or in a similar area.
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English or a willingness to achieve literacy and numeracy qualifications within the first 12 months of
employment.
• An Assessor's Award or equivalent, or willingness to undergo the courses necessary to gain this.
• Previous experience of working within the vocational area.
• Awareness of Health and Safety regulations and experience of implementing H&S procedures.
• Experience in using and maintaining a range of appropriate equipment.
• All new instructors / trainers to the College must gain their teacher training qualification within three years. The continuation of your Contract of Employment is subject to you acquiring your teacher training qualification. (Details of the qualification are attached).
Essential Skills and Attributes
• Self-motivated and the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Effective time management
• Excellent organisational and communicational skills.
• Ability to deliver a quality student/client focused service.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
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