The vacancy
DN Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated and skilled Technician Instructor (Wood Machinist) to join our Construction faculty. This role is pivotal in supporting our mission to place learners at the heart of everything we do, ensuring their success and enhancing their learning experience.
Scope And Purpose Of The Role
As a Technician Instructor, you will support curriculum staff by supervising learners in workshops, preparing and machining timber, and setting up woodworking machines. You will also provide guidance to learners, assist with curriculum development, and contribute to the overall quality assurance and marketing efforts of the department.
Essential Criteria- Education and Qualifications: Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject.
- Work Experience: Recent experience in the Construction Industry, particularly in brick, plaster, and paint environments.
- Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to receive and distribute materials, tools, and equipment.
- Competence in routine and planned maintenance of equipment.
- Proficiency in planning and preparing teaching resources.
- Capability to conduct safety inspections.
- Personal Qualities:
- Effective communication skills with staff and learners.
- Willingness to acquire new skills relevant to the post.
- Physical ability to lift equipment and materials.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Supervise, guide and assess learners in workshops and practical teaching areas.
- Prepare and machine rough sawn timber for curriculum needs.
- Set up and operate woodworking machines such as rip saws, crosscut saws, and surface planers ensuring safety inspections are completed and reports are produced.
- Undertake planning, preparation, and assessment to meet external body requirements.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality assurance processes.
- Support department marketing efforts, including attending open evenings and school visits.
Join us in fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment where you can make a significant impact on the success of our students.
Click ‘Apply now’ to apply for this post, or email staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk for further information. Please note, DN Colleges closes from 19th December - 6th January so this inbox will not be manned through this period.
Closing date: 7th January
As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable tosponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
About Us
North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.
We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.
Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.
The Benefits
All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work life balance.
DN Colleges Group are committed to Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.
On site
nursery
Generous annual leave
2 weeks off at Christmas
Electric car scheme
- Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
- Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
- Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
- Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
- Free Eye Care Vouchers
- Discounted Hair and Beauty services
- On site nursery
- Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
- In house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing
Lets Teach Programme
Let’s Teach The LET’s teach programme supports new members of teaching staff in terms of college systems and key teaching and learning areas including new staff lesson visits and postcard peeps. Each new member of staff has an allocated Lead Practitioner who works closely with them throughout the programme.
Let’s Bloom
The LET’s Bloom Programme aims to connect our experienced and qualified teachers to share best practice and support continued risk-taking as we continue to add depth to our teaching craft. Teachers volunteer on this one year programme, working closely with the Learning Enhancement Team, capturing their experimentation in a journal.
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