Welding AssessorLecturer 0.5

Job Title: Welding Assessor/Lecturer 0.5

Location: Coventry College

Working Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Grade: Spinal Point 25 38

Salary: Actual Salary(FTE 31103 - 45709)

Start Date: As soon as possible

About Us

Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city offering high-quality vocational technical and professional education to learners of all ages from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017 weve been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow-strengthening the communities we serve. Recent investments in state-of-the-art facilities including our fully equipped multi-process welding workshops ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.

About the Role

Are you an experienced welder looking to pass on your trade to the next generation Or an established engineering educator looking for a flexible part-time role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Welding Assessor/Lecturer to join our dynamic Engineering Department on a 0.5 fractional this role you will play a vital part in shaping the future of the engineering sector teaching and assessing groups of post-16 learners including 1618 study programme students adult learners and engineering apprentices.

Your role will include working as workplace assessor for an assigned caseload of welding apprentices and college-based delivery of high-quality practical and theoretical training across Levels 1 and 2 Welding ensuring learners develop the precise manual skills and safety awareness required by modern industry. Our workshops are equipped for multi-process training and you will be expected to instruct learners in:

MIG / MAG (GMAW)

TIG (GTAW)

MMA (SMAW)

Requirements

Must-Have:

Strong demonstrable background in industrial welding and fabrication with high proficiency in MIG/MAG TIG and MMA processes

Relevant industry qualification in Welding or Fabrication (e.g. BS 4872 ISO 9606 City & Guilds EAL NVQ or equivalent)

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage motivate and manage a workshop environment safely

Strong understanding of health and safety regulations relevant to engineering environments (COSHH PUWER HASAWA)

Experience of teaching training or mentoring others in a welding or engineering context

Ability to track learner progress and prepare students for practical assessments and industry-recognised qualifications

Nice-to-Have:

A1/TAQA Assessor Award CSWIP 3.1 or a recognised teaching qualification (DTLLS PGCE Cert Ed AET/CET) if you dont hold these a commitment to achieving them with college support is essential

Experience working with 1618-year-olds adult learners and/or engineering apprentices

Knowledge of apprenticeship delivery off-the-job training requirements and EPA processes

Previous experience in an FE or training provider setting

What we offer

Free on-site parking including EV charging points

Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (TPS)

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to continued professional development and training opportunities including support towards teaching and assessor qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail travel and more

This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)

On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options

Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon

Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements

A supportive inclusive working environment

How to Apply

To apply please complete an expression of interest form which is designed in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Safeguarding

We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of our shortlisting process you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online.

The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.