At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.
We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.
Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…
Role Title: Instructor Demonstrator - Mechanical and Maintenance Engineering
Location: Deeside
Contract Type: Full time / Permanent
Salary: £26,980 - £31,245
Our Mechanical and Maintenance Engineering department at Deeside is seeking a multi-skilled Instructor Demonstrator. Within our modern workspace equipped with industry-standard tools, you'll be responsible for delivering comprehensive, practical sessions. Your duties include maintaining the high standards within the Engineering workshops and planning practical activities in collaboration with our course team, ensuring the skill development of our students, and managing key administrative tasks such as record-keeping and student evaluations. The role involves delivering and demonstrating basic practical skills across various Engineering disciplines, including hand skills, maintenance and turning.
Adherence to our guidelines on Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Quality is essential.
If you possess significant expertise in Engineering and are keen to mentor the next generation, we welcome your application. Join our dedicated team at Deeside, and contribute to the professional advancement of our industry.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 or equivalent in a professionally relevant subject matter
- Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within your own specialist area and ways of keeping up to date with such developments
- Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching
- Demonstrate a good level of IT competence. Must be able to navigate the Internet and Intranets, as well as being willing and able to learn how to use new IT packages and systems
- Able to deal promptly and effectively with inappropriate behaviour in the classroom
- Able to confidently deliver high-quality, effective, practical sessions which enhance learning for our students
Welsh skills are desirable for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.
Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.
We highly encourage applications 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.
We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
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 however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.
Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.
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.
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.
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
