Learning practitioner - Electrical Engineering. Education & Training

Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria aims to be an exceptional institution of education. We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff, nurturing a positive work environment and offering a wide range of benefits, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount memberships to our on‑site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration

Work based learning practitioner – Electrical Engineering

Deeside

Permanent, Full time

£33,912 – £38,218

The practitioner will assess the full range of qualifications within the relevant subject area in line with awarding organisation requirements. The successful candidate will hold Electrical Engineering industry experience and will manage a caseload of learners, undertake a Training Needs Analysis, facilitate enrollment in suitable courses, and provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities. The practitioner will deliver underpinning knowledge sessions to learners either on a one‑on‑one basis or in a workshop format with a recommended maximum group size of eight participants.

• A professionally relevant qualification at a minimum of Level 3 or equivalent
• Possess or be willing to work towards an assessor qualification (TAQA)
• Possess or be willing to work towards a Quality Assurance qualification (currently 401 TAQA Unit)
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above
• Possess or be willing to work towards a Digital Literacy Level 2 qualification
• Experience of liaising and partnering with external managers in industry
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the maintenance and development of quality standards within education
• Competent in a range of digital technologies tools and applications, including Google and Microsoft products, proactive with new technologies and developments
• Able to plan and manage own workload, ensuring deadlines are met
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer. The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group. Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites
• Cycle Scheme
• Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
• Discounted Rates for Restaurants
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.