Programme Leader (teacher) - Automotive
Exeter College
Devon
- £29,152 - £41,365 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 22 August 2024
Job overview
Exeter College has an outstanding history of success in its Automotive curriculum offer. Over the past 10 years the apprenticeship programme has evolved in line with the new Standards and was most recently identified in the colleges Grade 1 Outstanding OFSTED report. for its work with employers and meeting the needs of industry.
The team are well established and have a passion to support students as well as new staff entering the team. This is a highly motivated and dedicated team who strive to offer the best training not only in the Southwest but nationally.
These efforts were recently recognised with two nominations at the Annual IMI Awards 2023 for outstanding contribution to the motor industry and Provider of the year. In 2024 we were shortlisted again for Provider of the year, Thatcham Research being the eventual winner of this award.
You will be working within a team that teaches IMI Level 2, Level 2 and 3 Apprenticeships and the new national T-Level programme for 16–18-year-old students. We are at present the only college in the Southwest to have successfully completed this T Level curriculum for light and electric vehicles and were also part of a national training programme for other colleges.
Due to our growth in student numbers, we are looking for someone who has experience of diagnosing complex faults in mechanical and electrical systems, engine management and systems such as air conditioning and ADAS.
Having a teaching qualification or having experience of teaching would be advantageous but not essential as we provide teacher and assessing training. We are interested in people who are willing to stretch themselves and take themselves out of their comfort zone.
We are looking for a team player who wants to add experience and passion for the automotive sector to our amazing team.
We have heavily invested in new technology with industry leading equipment such as our 4-wheel camera alignment and Electric Vehicle resources. We have a selection of diagnostic platforms from Snap-On to Autel scopes, ADAS equipment with vehicles to meet the needs of industry training.
We also run a live MOT bay which delivers training across the Southwest to independent and dealerships.
About us
Our values – Ambition, Collaboration, Energy
Our values are what make us, us. Please do take a couple of minutes to learn more about them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcFUB8HvS9M
Please click https://youtu.be/QYRseiN9mkk to hear from some of our staff about their experience of working as part of our team.
Your benefits
At the college, we offer a wide range of benefits, from generous annual leave, pension schemes, benefits platforms to full days dedicated to staff development. To see the full list please see our careers page - Careers With Exeter College (exe-coll.ac.uk)
Holiday: 40 days per year, + bank holidays + 2 week shut down at Christmas
Applying for the role
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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 22nd August 2024
We will be holding a selection process for this position on the 3rd September 2024
We do not accept CVs, no agencies please.
Key Information
At Exeter College we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our student's including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further inform.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
Attached documents
About Exeter College
Why Work For Us?
Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.
Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.
Our Benefits
We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:
🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff
🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown
🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff
🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below
🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year
🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount
🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College
🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card
🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test
🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates
Principal
John Laramy
Values and vision
Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.
Ofsted report
“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”
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