Are you an experienced engineering professional who is passionate about developing the next generation of skilled engineers? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Engineering Apprenticeships team, supporting apprentices as they build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for successful careers in manufacturing and maintenance.
Working closely with employers, colleagues and apprentices, you will deliver high-quality theoretical and practical training across machining, mechanical fitting and maintenance disciplines. You will guide learners throughout their apprenticeship journey, providing teaching, assessment and support to help them achieve their qualifications and become competent, industry-ready professionals.
This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference by combining your industry expertise with teaching and mentoring. You will contribute to learner success, curriculum development and strong employer partnerships while maintaining high standards of teaching, assessment and quality assurance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Deliver engaging theory and practical sessions for engineering apprentices in workshop and classroom environments.
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Teach and assess subjects primarily at Levels 2 and 3, including machining, mechanical fitting and maintenance disciplines.
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Plan, prepare and deliver learning programmes in line with college, employer, funding and awarding body requirements.
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Support apprentices through their learning journey, providing guidance to help them successfully complete their apprenticeship programmes.
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Conduct formative and summative assessments and contribute to internal verification activities.
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Build and maintain positive relationships with employers, promoting training opportunities and supporting workforce development needs.
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Organise and maintain accurate learner records, attendance information and programme documentation.
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Develop and update learning materials to reflect current industry standards and awarding body requirements.
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Contribute to curriculum development, course evaluation, quality assurance processes and continuous improvement activities.
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Participate in team meetings, standardisation activities and continuous professional development to maintain industry and teaching expertise.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
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Level 3 qualification in Maintenance, Fitting or Mechanical Manufacturing, together with GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/5 or above (or equivalent).
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Relevant industrial experience, including carrying out practical workshop tasks in bench fitting, mechanical maintenance, mechanical assembly, manual turning and milling.
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Understanding of apprenticeship delivery and experience of working with programmes that meet employer needs.
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Ability to motivate and inspire apprentices, with strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
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Commitment to equality of opportunity, professional development and maintaining high standards of quality and learner achievement.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
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Teaching or training qualification and teaching experience.
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Experience of CNC milling and turning using HASS, Fanuc and Dynapath control systems.
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Experience in welding and fabrication, hydraulics and pneumatics, or CAD/CAM.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
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Salary: £33,787 to £42,766 per annum (Grade 5)
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Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
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Hours: 35.5 hours per week
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Core Working Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4:00pm Friday. Flexibility around working patterns may be agreed with your line manager to meet business needs.
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Location: Doncaster
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Reporting Line: Curriculum Lead for Engineering Apprenticeships
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Closing Date: 20th September.
WHY JOIN US?
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Competitive salary
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Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
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35 Bookable annual leave days + bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
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Professional development opportunities.
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Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
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On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
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Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.
Additional Information
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Safer Recruitment: 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.
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Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
APPLY NOW
If you have a strong engineering background and are motivated by helping apprentices develop their skills and confidence, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates with transferable industry experience who can demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria and are committed to supporting learner success.
As part of our commitment to a fair and inclusive recruitment process, all applications are assessed anonymously and scored solely on the information provided within the application form. To ensure every candidate is considered equally, we are unable to accept CVs. To apply, simply enter your email address and click on "Apply Now" to begin your application.
We're always happy to chat! If you'd like any further information about this role or any part of the application process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment team at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you.
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