About the Role

Harrogate College is looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated Electrical Course Leader who will be responsible for a growing number of Electrical Installation students covering Levels 1 to 3. This role will be based in our Tech Centre using industry-standard equipment.

We are progressive and continually strive to work with our district to provide an employer-led curriculum. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment in which all students can develop their knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

We are willing to consider flexibility surrounding working hours including Full Time, Part Time or Variable Hours Contracts.

What You Will Do

• You will manage a small, friendly team and the courses that are delivered in the Electrical Installation Department.
• You will be responsible for the retention, achievement, and positive progression rates for identified courses in your Course Leader area.
• Provide high quality and effective planning and delivery across the course team.
• Deliver and assess essential knowledge and understanding to learners ensuring successful outcomes.
• Carry out internal verification/moderation.
• Help to ensure all team members maintain and update knowledge of the subject and / or vocational area.

About You

• Hold a minimum of a Level 3 or specialist qualification in Electrical Installation.
• Hold 18th Edition qualifications.
• Hold a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Relevant experience, knowledge and skills to enable delivery of a range of levels across the curriculum, which demonstrates active learning and differentiated teaching styles.
• Knowledge and industry experience within the curriculum area.
• Previous experience of managing student and group progression, providing advice and guidance in a learning environment.
• Experience developing creative learning materials for groups of learners.
• Ability to plan and deliver quality teaching.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes. Harrogate Campus also has free onsite parking for all staff.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements