Teach Your Trade - Expression of Interest

Dover College; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking individuals to teach various trades such as Engineering and Plumbing. The role offers flexible teaching options, including part-time and full-time. Suitable candidates will need a Level 3 qualification in their subject area. Training and mentoring support are available for those new to teaching. Interested candidates can apply via a short expression of interest form.

Benefits

Bespoke coaching sessions

Funded teaching qualifications

Mentoring support

Qualifications

• Ability to teach various trades: Engineering, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.
• No prior teaching experience required, training provided.
• Willingness to mentor apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Teach and share knowledge in specific subject areas.
• Support and mentor apprentices in various trades.
• Participate in bespoke coaching and training sessions.

Skills

Teaching industry knowledge

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 qualification in relevant subject

Job description

About The Role

Don't put down the tools, teach others to pick them up.

Now is the time to think about using your industry knowledge to teach.

Whether you would like to teach full time or simply share your knowledge for a couple of hours, we want to hear from you! We're open to speak about part-time, full-time, voluntary, casual or sessional work.

You won't be based in a class all day, have a look at one of our colleges workshops - you'll find it familiar: Click here for a 3D Tour

We have opportunities throughout our sites including Ashford, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Sheppey.

We support staff who are new to teaching with:

• Bespoke sessions with experienced coaches (Teaching and Learning Innovators)
• Our own internal Teaching Academy
• Funded Level 3 and 5 teaching qualifications
• Mentoring and one-to-ones
• In person Induction

About You

Some opportunities we have in specific areas:

• Engineering
• Electrical
• Plumbing and/or Gas
• Bricklaying and Construction
• Painting and Decorating
• Plastering

If you've trained, instructed or taught for years, supported apprentices on occasion, or have no experience, we still want you to apply. You'll just need a level 3 qualification to teach your subject, but we can support you where needed.

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short expression of interest form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all submissions and get back to you. If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, would like a tour of our facilities, please email us on [e-mail]

About Us

The EKC Group is one of the largest further education providers in the South East, with more than 1,600 staff delivering education to 13,000 students. We have colleges in Ashford, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Sheppey, alongside several other business units, including training centres.

Our mission is: To play a leading role in developing the economic and social prosperity of the diverse communities we serve.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. We will complete background checks, which include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

It is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so.