Job Title:Countryside, Game & Estate Skills Instructor

JOB TITLE:COUNTRYSIDE, GAME & ESTATE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR

REPORTING TO: TEAM LEAD

CURRICULUM: AGRICULTURE AND COUNTRYSIDE

CONTRACT: SUPPORT STAFF

CAMPUS: DUCHY COLLEGE, STOKE CLIMSLAND

JOB PURPOSE

Provide practical instruction to students on a range of programmes and levels
Assist in the maintenance and organisation of the practical resources used on the teaching programmes
Participate in College promotional/marketing activities including the use of social media
Maintain and service tools, equipment and machinery
Be responsible for stock-taking, ordering and booking system for tools
Keep accurate booking logs; stock taking and ordering during holiday periods
Prepare equipment and tools for teaching purposes
Uphold and maintain health & safety standards, equipment and records
Undertake such other duties as may from time to time be required of the post holder

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrate and deliver high quality practical instruction to full-time, part-time and short course students as appropriate, in a supportive, productive and professional environment
Support learners to achieve their full potential
Ensure the learning experience is varied, enjoyable and achieves the objectives
Report absences
Carry out student assessments
Prepare and maintain the practical facilities and realistic working environments used by staff and students and where appropriate organise the equipment, stores and machinery
Participate with other staff in the effective monitoring of students' performance, welfare and discipline throughout their programme
Undertake and evaluate risk assessments for the area
Drive tractors and transport machinery between campuses and shows or exhibitions via public highways
Ensure health and safety policies and regulations, for facilities, workshops, machinery and other physical resources, are adhered to by staff and clients of the College

GENERAL

Attend and undertake associated and relevant training.
Participate in the College performance appraisal review scheme
Ensure health and safety policies and regulations are adhered to by all staff and students
Work to promote and contribute to the College’s Equal Opportunities policies
Contribute and promote safeguarding at all times, to ensure the safety and security of children, young people and vulnerable adults
Comply with the College Safeguarding Policy and procedure in addition to the safeguarding responsibilities within the scope of the role
Provide cover for absent colleagues as necessary to ensure timetabled classes are facilitated at all times
Participate in the College’s observation of teaching, learning and assessment scheme (OTLA)
Maintain effective and professional relationships with colleagues, parents, employers and other stakeholders
Participate in college events for example parent’s evenings, information events, open days, school careers’ events, awards ceremonies and employer engagement meetings

Person Specification

Qualifications

Must have or be prepared to work towards relevant

Experience

Considerable knowledge of the relevant industry with at least 5 years’ industry experience
Computer literate and will be expected to communicate through a wide range of communication technologies

Personal Attributes

High level of interpersonal skills particularly the ability to communicate effectively
An enthusiasm for the subject that will captivate learners
Demonstrate a high level of self-motivation, and an ability to achieve outcomes with limited supervision
Be able to work as part of a diverse team
Flexibility, adaptability and a willingness to embrace processes of change and development.

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