Skills Instructor - Mechanical Engineering

We have an excellent opportunity to join our thriving Engineering and Motor Vehicle department as a Mechanical Engineering Skills Instructor.

As Skills Instructor you will deliver innovative and informative workshop training sessions and assist the management team in providing high learning value, financially efficient programmes to students studying Mechanical Engineering.

This role is workshop-based, and candidates should be comfortable delivering all learning and support within practical environments.

Bradford College is committed to providing training, mentoring and professional development, particularly for applicants transitioning from industry into education.

We particularly encourage applications from female candidates, as this group is currently underrepresented within the department.

• Deliver practical, workshop-based skills training across programmes identified by the management team.
• Demonstrate and coach safe, current and industry-relevant working practices.
• Support learners to develop technical, vocational and employability skills aligned to industry expectations.
• Promote an inclusive, supportive learning environment where all learners can participate and progress.
• Adapt delivery approaches to meet individual learner needs and abilities.
• Monitor and support learners' progress, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing throughout their programme.
• Contribute to personalised learning plans that support learners to achieve their targets and career goals.
• Provide appropriate guidance and signposting to careers, wellbeing or additional support services.
• Seek out and respond to learner feedback, recognising learners as active partners in their learning journey.
• Contribute to enrolment, induction, profiling, monitoring and assessment processes.
• Support learners during work placements, off-site visits and related enrichment or employer-engagement activities.
• Help create meaningful learning activities that reflect real-world work environments, both on and off campus.

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.
• A Level 3 qualification in a Mechanical Engineering or Engineering-related discipline, or equivalent industry-recognised qualification.

• Practical mechanical engineering skills supported by sound underpinning theoretical knowledge.
• Relevant experience gained in industry, training, education or a comparable professional environment, demonstrating current or transferable mechanical engineering practice.

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. From undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications, to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Should you be shortlisted for an interview, as a Disability Confident employer, where required, we will make reasonable adjustments to your interview to ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed. If you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss your options.

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