Engineering Mechanical Apprentice Trainer

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Organisational Information

MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.

As a progressive student-centred College, we are now looking for an Engineering Machinist Apprentice Trainer.

If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we’d love to hear from you.

Details of the role

The Apprentice Trainer will co-ordinate designated study programme delivery activities for the college, including delivery of high-quality teaching to meet mandatory awarding requirements and apprenticeship standard specifications. The successful candidate will have responsibility for day to day operational issues, exams and time tabling, ensuring a consistent approach is maintained, and inspire and motivate students through outstanding teaching and learning that stretches and challenges students to be the best they can be.

The Apprentice Trainer will be teaching, assessing & mentoring on our level 3 mechanical apprenticeship.

Job Requirements

In addition to teaching responsibilities, the Apprentice Trainer will manage student applications and respond to employer referrals, apprentice applicant interviews, establishing and maintaining close links between employer, college and apprentice. They will co-ordinate, track and ensure the completion of all elements of the Apprentices standard, mentoring apprenticeship in the development of their knowledge, skill & behaviours required for the standard both in the work place and at the college as necessary.

The successful candidate will assist students to compile portfolios in accordance requirements of the awarding body & end point assessment organisation, in order to ensure full compliance with all college and departmental quality policies and procedures.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.

The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at www.midkent.ac.uk/jobs/college-vacancies

Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.