Mechatronics Lecturer

Do you have previous experience in assessing within Apprenticeship frameworks?
Do you hold a valid and current assessing qualification along with experience within a teaching setting?
Mechatronics Lecturer
Location - Rotherham
Salary
- Up to £38,487 per annum, including Market Force Enhancement + benefits
Hours- 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Our client is committed to providing high-quality education and training and to providing the best possible experience for all their students and stakeholders. With considerable investment in new facilities and their goal to become an outstanding provider of education and training, this is a great time to join the organisation. If you are looking to work in a friendly, progressive organisation that makes a positive difference, and be supported and developed to enhance your skills and build a successive career, then working for our client will be a great opportunity for you where you will help our client achieve their exciting plans for the future.
Responsibilities for the role:
To support learners to provide evidence on behaviours, underpinning knowledge, work-based skills, learning & overall progress for each apprentice
To provide coaching and skills support to ensure successful timely completion of End Point Assessment (EPA)
Work with curriculum colleagues to check learner progress to agree on targets in preparation for tripartite reviews
To conduct regular tripartite reviews with the apprentice line manager and apprentice to complete timely EPA
To support the development and progression of a caseload of apprentices through onsite workplace visits in the creation of showcase evidence such as observations, reflective accounts, witness testimonies, professional discussions and any further evidence to support EPA requirements, this evidence will be documented within the e-portfolio One File
To highlight & document any operational issues to the line manager which may affect learner progression as appropriate
To set achievable tasks and provide support throughout the apprentice journey including assisting the apprentice to be prepared for any applicable qualification including functional skills, endpoint assessment, and other relevant achievement documentation
To support employers in understanding & documenting their responsibilities relating to on and off-job training requirements of the apprentice
To provide pastoral support to apprentices as required including on & off the job training/e-portfolio usage and any additional support needs & strategies
To provide advice, guidance & training regarding Safeguarding, British Values, Prevent Equality & Diversity and be responsible for ensuring that the workplace provides an ongoing safe environment
To meet with the employer & learner to agree on EPA readiness
Manage your diary so that you effectively support your caseload of learners from start to finish of their training programmes
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with your learners and employers
Demonstrate a proactive approach to minimising any barriers to your learners by implementing additional support promptly that promotes their achievement
Must be prepared to undertake a First Aid qualification

Skills and Experience:

Must hold a current valid vocationally relevant qualification at Level 3 or above
Educated in Maths and English at Level 2 or above
Must hold a valid current driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Ideally, have ICT at Level 2 or above
Ideally, hold an assessment qualification D32/D33 A1 or TAQA
Preferably, an internal verification qualification D34 V1 or TAQA
Must hold an appropriate teaching qualification
Must have a solid knowledge of current Apprenticeship Frameworks
The ability to work flexibly over the working week, including evenings where required is essential
Must have a good understanding of Work-based Learning Apprenticeships
Must be pleasant and a helpful approach at all times
Able to work in an organised and methodical manner towards a deadline
Must be able to work effectively as a member of a team
Work professionally and confidentially with a high degree of integrity and flexibility
Have a solid commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people receiving education and training
Able to work with sensitive information and treat this confidentially in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act/GDPR
Benefits:
Access to local government pension
Up to 41 days of annual leave per year including closure during the Christmas…