Instructor Demonstrator in Engineering

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. Having already achieved an ‘Excellent’ in our recent Estyn inspection and won a Platinum Corporate Standard Health at Work Award, we feel this is a good start.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…

Are you a skilled Engineer who is keen to share their practical expertise and skills with our students? If that is the case, Coleg Cambria are looking for an Instructor Demonstrator in Engineering to be based at our site at Bersham Road in Wrexham. 

As an Instructor Demonstrator, you will be responsible for delivering practical sessions primarily in Engineering to our students in Coleg Cambria’s state of the art Institute of Technology. You will be responsible for preparing a schedule of practical activities from information provided by Curriculum Directors and Lecturers as well as providing assistance in monitoring the progress of students. The Instructor Demonstrator also takes responsibility for assessing competence and progress of students in practical activities. You will also be required to complete up to date records, assisting with student reviews and as well as producing course results.

We are looking for someone with recent industry experience in engineering, ideally with experience of delivering practical or workshop training. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding of current developments within your own specialist area. As an Instructor Demonstrator you will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to create a caring and supportive environment for our students. 

Essential Requirements

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Engineering or another relevant subject area
• Recent industry experience in a relevant specialist area.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within your own specialist area and ways of keeping up to date with such developments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other ICT packages 
• Self confident and displays energy and enthusiasm in the learning environment
• Able to establish effective working relationships and is a strong team player
• Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position. 

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.  

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group. 

The safety of children, young people and adults identified as ‘vulnerable’ is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Dependent on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible. 

Closing date for applications : 30/06/21

Benefits

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites
• Cycle Scheme
• Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
• Discounted Rates for Restaurants