Forestry & Arboriculture Level 3 Tutor

Hours: Part-time – (Mon/Tue teaching), 0.5 full-time equivalent (2.5 days/18.75-hours per week)

Reports to: FE Lead

Holidays: 28 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown (all pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent (Based on successful probation period)

Background of BMC:

Black Mountains College (BMC) is a unique rural college based in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. BMC re-imagines what education is for and how it is delivered. Our approach connects the environment, society and the individual to produce rounded, resilient future leaders and change-makers.

We have students of all ages and backgrounds participating in our Further Education Diplomas across three locations, varied short course programme, and our degree – BA (Hons) Sustainable Futures:
Arts, Ecology and Systems Change.

We require a Forestry Trades Tutor to join us on our Talgarth campus to lead, plan, deliver and assess our Level 3 Diploma. We are looking for a tutor who inspires students with their experience and passion for the topic, teaching two-days’ worth of lessons per week.

As a part of this role, there is a requirement to attend occasional student events, consultation evenings and to represent BMC in schools and at careers fairs outside of normal working hours.

• Prepare lesson plans (based on pre-selected units), teach and assess students on the Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture course.
• Organise and prepare the site ready for lessons, identifying any additional equipment required in good time.
• Be able to financially manage your own course budget regards to purchasing equipment, visiting lectures, external visits, etc.
• Maintain good communication with line manager and the rest of the team to ensure a positive student experience and the smooth running of the course.
• Organise and plan trips or visits to other sites, or arrange guest speakers to supplement sessions.
• Ensure students are prepared for assessments, working with those who may need more support and adapt assessments accordingly.
• Assess students’ work in a variety of forms including verbal, practical, and written, providing constructive feedback.
• Ensure all paperwork is kept up to date and compliant with quality standards, as per NPTC Group of Colleges and IQA/EQA requirements.
• Take full responsibility for health and safety during your sessions (including creating risk assessments).
• Liaise and prepare for internal and external verification, standardisation and quality assurance processes.
• Attend student recruitment and other events to help market the course effectively.
• Communicate effectively with prospective students in the lead-up to the course start, support the admissions and selection process as required.
• Attend termly standardisation meetings and liaise closely with other subject-specific teaching staff to ensure smooth running of the programme.
• Identify students who may require additional support and work with colleagues to ensure appropriate interventions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and contractual agreements, including related administration.

• TAQA Assessors Award L3 (or willing to complete this during first year).
• PGCE or Train the Trainer L2 qualification or similar (or willing to complete this during first year).
• Experience of working with the Forestry/woodland sector.
• Level 4 qualification in relevant subject or equivalent experience.
• Valid chainsaw license (or able to complete upon starting).
• Current first aid qualification (Forestry) or willing to complete prior to course start.
• Health and Safety/Risk Assessment training or qualification (or be willing to complete during first year of teaching).
• Excellent organisational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail, record keeping, and learning outcomes.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build positive relationships and inspire students.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office 365.
• Current full driving licence and use of own vehicle.
• Category D1 Driving licence (to drive minibus) qualification.

• Training/experience in safeguarding (requirement to complete safeguarding training upon starting).
• Either hold an IOSH Working…