Automotive Lead (Modern Apprenticeship Training)

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Automotive Lead  (Modern Apprenticeship Training) (Ref A952)

Full Time/Permanent/ Aberdeen Altens/Fraserburgh Campus

Salary:  £39,178.84 - £42,947.28 (+pay award £1,500 from 1 September 2024) per annum

 

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated professional to join our Modern Apprenticeship team to lead our Automotive Vocational programme.   Reporting to the Employer Engagement Manager, your experience will help you establish and develop strong relationships with local automotive employers and support the delivery of vocational qualifications in the workplace.

 

We would ideally like you to be a fully qualified Vocational Assessor (or be prepared to work towards this) with an SVQ level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent) and you must have excellent communication and presentation skills with a proven track record of motivating young learners to succeed.

 

If you are a highly effective team player who actively supports colleagues, have the ability to build and maintain effective Employer/Apprentice relationships, and have relevant industry experience, we want you to come and join our team.

 

This post will involve the assessment of automotive apprentices in the workplace.

 

The College encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

 

The closing date for applications will be 12^th July 2024.

Person Specification

 

(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

1. Educated to SVQ3 level or equivalent in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
2. Assessor and verifier training qualifications*
3. Evidence of continuous professional development

 

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

 

1. Up to date vocational experience in the relevant industry area.
2. Experience as a trainer or experience of training staff in the relevant area
3. Up to date industry knowledge in the relevant area
4. Knowledge of the type of programmes available in further education
5. Knowledge of a range of assessment methods.

 

SKILLS

 

1. Oral and written communication skills
2. Numeracy skills
3. Able to work on own initiative and without supervision
4. The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
5. Team working skills
6. IT literacy

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

 

1. Self-motivated
2. Able to develop and maintain effective relationships with students
3. Committed to people development
4. Committed to customer service and quality improvement
5. Ability to relate to people
6. Able to develop positive working relationships

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

 

1. Commitment to College values and equal opportunities
2. Able to travel to other locations as required
3. Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the post
4. A willingness to study for relevant teaching and assessing qualifications