Cumberland School

Part of the Witherslack Group

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post Title: Senior Instructor – Construction (Trade based skills)

Salary: Instructor Scale B Point 9 to 15

Accountable to: Head of Centre and Head Teacher

Role: Responsible to the Head of Centre, your primary responsibility will be instructing and assessing students in the assigned subject area; this will include planning, instruction, problem solving, developing curriculum and resource as well as developing social, emotional awareness, independence and resilience of our pupils in line with the Witherslack Group ethics and values. You will also support pupils to identify transition opportunities in preparation for progression in education and or work in industry. You will also be expected to perform additional responsibilities as Senior Instructor, which is outlined below:

Principle Responsibilities (Senior Instructor)

  • In the absence of the Head of Centre assume their role and responsibilities, maintaining operational effectiveness and overseeing the welfare and safety of pupils and Staff.
  • Report to the Head of Centre weekly on progress against agreed targets.
  • Take a leading role in supporting and coaching Staff at the Centre.
  • Be responsible for the effectiveness and alignment of communication regarding pupil progress and achievement to all partner schools and home.
  • Take a lead role in supporting the Staff team in preparation of portfolio’s for internal and external quality monitoring processes.
  • Support the Head of Centre in aspects of quality monitoring that will directly feed into the centre development plan and the operational and strategic performance of the Centre.

Principal Responsibilities (Instructor)

  • Instructing and assessing students in the area of construction related trades; this will include, instruction, problem solving and job seeking skills to prepare the students for progression in education and or work in industry.
  • Design and create an engaging and innovative learning programme to inspire young people to engage in the assigned subject area.
  • Demonstrate the ability to differentiate learning for a diverse group of pupils.
  • Produce teaching resources and lesson plans, schemes of work, assessment documentation and progress reports whilst working both independently and as part of a team.
  • Prepare and maintain all records and reports related to assessment, attendance, progress and activities; submit all documents on time.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with local employers to develop work place opportunities or possibly to place students at worksites.
  • To ensure the effective and efficient management, organisation and purchase of learning resources for your subject area.
  • To participate in arrangements for preparing for public examinations or accreditations, and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations/accreditations; recording and reporting such assessments; participating in arrangements for pupils' presentation for, and supervision during examinations.

Working Time

The Instructor employed full time will be required to work 195 days in any one year, of which

190 days shall be days on which he/she may be required to teach pupils. The Witherslack

Group year calendar facilitates this.

The Instructor may be required to work at specific times and other site or places at the direction of the Head of Centre or Head Teacher. The instructor will work 37 hours per week.

Person Specification:
Senior Instructor - Construction / Essential / Desirable
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English / E
Relevant teaching qualification (PTTLS or above) or a willingly to work towards completing one in two years. / E
At least level 2 qualifications (preferably higher) in more than one construction trade (ideally bricklaying, plastering, rendering or finishing skills, painting & decorating or joinery) Or the ability to demonstrate significant industry experience and competence in one or more of those areas. / E
Assessor Award / E
Internal Verification Award / D
Health and Safety qualification / D
First Aid at Work trained / D
Team Teach (Advanced) trained / D
Experience
A minimum of two years relevant industry experience in multiple trade areas / E
Delivering formal learning or working with groups of young people aged 14-19 / E
Working knowledge of assessment strategies, internal quality processes and procedures / E
Supervising and supporting Staff / E
Experience of leading or developing curriculum / D
Working with young people with Special Educational Need / D
Dealing with challenging behaviour / D
Supporting and developing pupil’s social and emotional awareness / D
budget management experience / D
Skills and Knowledge
Good knowledge of industry standards and current developments in construction / E
Working knowledge of the safe use of tools and equipment in the area of construction / E
Ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences / E
Ability to engage and inspire young people / E
Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team / E
Have personal drive for continuous improvement / E
Ability to work to deadlines and targets / E
Be flexible and adaptable to change / E
Working knowledge of Health and Safety / E
Be a reflective practitioner / E
Be IT literate and familiar with windows and Microsoft office applications and be able to use them effectively / E
Ability to display a calm approach when dealing with challenging behaviour / E
Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding / D
Understanding of equality and diversity / D
Other
Full driving licence with D1 entitlement / E
Member of professional body or industry recognised organisation / D