Administrator. Health and Social Care. 37 Hours Per Week. Permanent.
An opportunity has arisen for an Administrator to support the Leicester College team in the delivery of a high-quality administration service to the Education, Childcare, Public Service Sectors and Sport Department.
The successful candidate will have recent and applicable administrative experience, including excellent organisational skills, with the ability to work on their own initiative. Experience of an education and training environment would be an advantage in this role.
The successful applicant will have the following:
You must have highly effective communication and customer service skills with the ability to work accurately and meet tight deadlines.
Closing date: 4 August 2024
Interview date: 22 August 2024
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We are one of the largest Further Education Colleges in the UK with more than 20,000 students studying with us on a wide range of courses. Our mission: Developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities, changing lives.
Leicester College is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes applications from the whole community.
Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students, we expect all staff to share this commitment. Background checks including current and latest employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
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Technician. Engineering. Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week. Permanent.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Engineering Department for a highly motivated Technician. Applicants are invited from Engineering specialisms such as Motor Vehicle, Electronic and Electrical engineering, Mechanical engineering, as we are seeking to appoint a technician to support the Engineering Programme Area.
You will be involved in the maintenance of the Motor Vehicles, Electronic and Electrical equipment, Mechanical engineering equipment in the training laboratories, classrooms and workshops, liaising with the teaching teams and assist with the demonstration and preparation of equipment.
You will be able to demonstrate relevant industrial experience, with the confidence to work on your own initiative maintaining equipment and resources, liaising with suppliers to orders supplies / resources, setting up demonstrations and supporting the teaching staff during practical sessions, with an awareness of Health and Safety regulations appropriate to the Engineering Environment.
The successful applicant must have the following qualifications:
For further information about this vacancy or for an informal conversation, please contact:
Craig Visram (Programme Area Manager) on cvisram@leicestercollege.ac.uk
Ibrar Raja (Director of Engineering) on ibraja@leicestercollege.ac.uk
Closing date: 11 August 2024
Interviews: 21 August 2024
Nursery Practitioner. Abbey Park Campus Nursery. Part Time 33.3 Hours Per Week. Term Time Only. 40 Weeks Per Year. Permanent.
Leicester College has two on site Day Nurseries, offering a total of 75 places that provide high quality and inclusive integrated care and education to the children of students and employees of the College.
Based at the Abbey Park Campus, you will be responsible for creating a safe, stimulating and caring environment for the children within our multi-cultural setting. You must demonstrate a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum with experience of implementing it in an early years setting.
You should be able to observe, plan, monitor, assess and support individual children’s learning and development and maintain records of progress. You will be a good communicator who is highly motivated and enthusiastic, with extensive experience of working with young children in partnership with their parents.
You will role model and promote the setting's philosophy and ethos, showing empathy, tolerance and kindness. You will support an environment for child-led, play-based learning.
You must have a recognised childcare qualification at Level 3 or above and evidence of commitment to continuous professional improvement and Level 2 in Maths and English.
Interviews: TBC
Lecturer in Counselling. Part Time. 14.8 Hours Per Week. Permanent.
We are currently seeking to appoint a Lecturer to join our expanding team on a part-time basis. The successful applicant will be a registered counsellor or psychotherapist with BACP, UKCP, HCPC or BABCP and have previous experience of teaching or training. You will be able to contribute to our new FE and Undergraduate counselling studies programmes, prior experience and professional registration is required.
What we are looking for:
Duties/responsibilities:
You must hold:
In addition, you must also be able to demonstrate your ability to hold boundaries and that you do not have professional boundaries with existing staff or students.
Closing Date: 4 August 2024
Interview Date: 14 August 2024
Lecturer in Fabrication and Welding. Apprenticeship and Commercial. Full Time. 37 Hours Per Week. Permanent.
Leicester College's Apprenticeship and Commercial Operations Department is seeking a full-time lecturer to deliver on their Engineering Apprenticeship programme.
Leicester College's Apprenticeship and Commercial Operations Department is one of the largest apprenticeship providers in the region with an ambitious vision for delivering gold standard apprenticeship programmes that positively shape the future careers of all Leicester College learners. If you are looking for a new challenge or looking for a career change and have the right attitude and skills, then this is your opportunity to join a motivated, creative, and well-resourced department full of like-minded people who are on an exciting journey.
The ideal candidate will have a passion to continually develop the high standards required to be a Fabrication and Welding Lecturer. You will have hands on experience of areas including safe operation of a range of fabrication machinery and equipment in both plate work and sheet metal to fabricate a range of components. The ideal candidate will also have an experience of welding with a range of electric arc processes including MIG/MAG, TIG and MMA welding to complete joints to a high standard.
You will also work as part of a team, provide feedback in a way that motivates individuals and help learners overcome potential barriers to progress and achieve. We are looking for a positive, proactive, solutions focused individual to help us drive the provision to support our journey to outstanding.
Knowledge of the Apprenticeship Standards, E - portfolio’s (Smart Assessor) and experience of working with students would be beneficial along with excellent communication skills and a 'can do' approach to tasks.
Qualifications
Interview date: TBC
Apprentice Skills Coach Engineering Fabrication and Welding. Apprenticeship and Commercial. Full Time. 37 Hours Per Week. Permanent.
Leicester College's Apprenticeship and Commercial Operations Department is one of the largest apprenticeship providers in the region. We have an ambitious vision for delivering high-standard apprenticeship programs that positively shape the future careers of all Leicester College students.
Leicester College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Apprentice Skills Coach, formerly known as Trainer Assessor, with current engineering experience in fabrication or welding. We are looking for an individual who has the passion and ability to impart their experience, skills, and knowledge to a caseload of engineering apprentices.
Responsibilities:
Skills:
If you are seeking a new challenge or career change and have the right attitude and skills, we encourage you to apply. Join our motivated, creative, and well-resourced department, and be part of a team dedicated to achieving excellence.
Qualifications:
Lecturer in Mechanical Production Machinist. Apprenticeship and Commercial. Part Time 18.5 Hours Per Week. Permanent.
Leicester College's Apprenticeship and Commercial Operations Department is seeking a part-time lecturer to deliver on their Engineering Apprenticeship programme.
Leicester College's Apprenticeship and Commercial Operations Department is one of the largest apprenticeship providers in the region with an ambitious vision for delivering gold standard apprenticeship programmes that positively shape the future careers of all Leicester College learners. If you are looking for a new challenge or looking for a career change and have the right attitude and skills, then this is your opportunity to join a motivated, creative and well-resourced department full of like-minded people who are on an exciting journey.
The ideal candidate will have experience in machining components from specialist materials using conventional and/or CNC machining tools such as lathes and milling machines. An experience of Computer Aided Design (CAD) is also essential.
As a Lecturer, you will deliver a variety of units across the Engineering apprenticeship standard. This apprenticeship is part of the recently developed Apprenticeship Standards and is a popular course that is offered by the college. You will have the opportunity for developing and enhancing this programme.
Applicants will be required to hold a full teaching qualification at Level 5 or above or be willing to work towards obtaining one. If you do not hold a suitable teaching qualification, the College will support you to obtain this as part of our investment in your professional development.
Trainer Assessor in Motor Vehicle. Engineering. Full Time. 37 Hours Per Week. Permanent.
You should have a motor vehicle Maintenance and Repair level 3 qualifications or equivalent with significant recent industrial experience with good understanding of Vehicle Engines, Chassis systems, Transmission systems, Electrical and Electrical system, Hybrid and Electric vehicle principles of maintenance, diagnostics, and repair and have an good working knowledge of light vehicle.
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable; and some experience of Body and Paint would also be desirable; however you must be a team player; be motivated to improve the quality of the student experience and adopt a proactive flexible approach.
If this position is of interest to you and you share our passion to develop individuals and provide the highest quality learning experiences, we welcome your application.
For further information about this vacancy or for an informal conversation, please contact;
Interviews: 20 August 2024
Lecturer of Professional Cookery and Patisserie. Full Time. 37 Hours Per Week. Permanent
We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our innovative and growing Hospitality and Food team. We are looking for a Lecturer to deliver exceptional teaching, learning, and assessment to adults and 16–18-year-olds enrolled in Level 1 to Level 3 Professional Cookery Courses.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in curriculum development, employer engagement, and the advancement of learner skills. We seek a dynamic individual with a strong background in the Hospitality and Food industry, and experience in running a commercial or training kitchen is essential. You should have a proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment, as well as experience in setting, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing targets. The ability to work under pressure and meet strict validating body deadlines, while providing evidence for assessment moderation, is also required.
Ideally, you will have the ability and experience to teach at Level 4.
You should be:
For further information about this position, please call Nicky Randall on 0116 224 2240 extension 2025 or 2034
Interviews: 15 August 2024
Learning Coach. Education and Childcare Public Service Sectors, Sport and Science. Part Time. 18.5 hours per week. Term Time only. 40 Weeks Per Year. Permanent.
As a Learning Coach you will work closely with Programme Leaders to help support individuals to become independent learners through the development of their study and employability skills and provide the necessary help and support for them to progress to positive destinations.
We are looking to recruit someone who is committed to providing the highest quality service to both students and employers with the right attitude and skills to join a motivated, creative and well-resourced department.
Key responsibilities include:
The facilitation and presentation of a cross college Personal Development (PD) including behaviours and attitudes .
You will undertake group and 1:1 tutorials, setting and reviewing SMART targets, monitoring of student attendance and punctuality, and supporting students with enrichment opportunities.
You will have the ability to approach difficult issues in a calm and responsible manner and be able to build effective working relationships with a diverse range of individual learners.
Liaison with delivery/support staff, managers and parents is a key feature of this role including maintaining student records on college systems.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Coach with a passion for supporting all learners, but most specifically those that require additional pastoral support to remain on programme.
You must hold the following qualificaitons:
Experience in the relevant sectors would be advantageous, as would knowledge of providing advice and guidance to young people.
Interviews: 23 August 2024