Technical Support Officer
Tameside College
Tameside
- Expired
- Salary:
- £16,128 - £16,825 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 June 2017
Job overview
Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, Tameside College is a further education college that offers a wide range of courses including Full-Time, Part-Time, Apprenticeships and University Level. We aim to give all our students an exceptional experience.
We believe in excellence and we back that up with high standards, real working environments and great teaching. We also believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification, important though that is. That is why we aim to give every person the opportunity to develop their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment.
We are now looking to recruit for a Technical Support Officer to join us to facilitate high quality learning through the support of students by providing physical, technical and administrative support within the work area of construction particularly focusing on carpentry and joinery provision.
Providing instruction and demonstration to a diverse range of students, including the supervision of students on approved equipment under the guidance of a Teacher, you will undertake activity to ensure the workshops are kept in a safe and tidy condition and provide maintenance, repair and remedial action as appropriate to equipment and resources.
Candidates for this role must have the ability to perform a technical support role to contribute to effective learning and ideally have experience of carpentry and joinery and the use of woodworking machinery. Able to plan and organise areas of work, you will have a relevant level 2 qualification or equivalent and good communication and IT skills. The ability to provide basic routine maintenance would also be desirable.
To apply, please visit: http://careers.tameside.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: Noon, Thursday 22nd June 2017
Attached documents
About Tameside College
Tameside College is a coeducational further education establishment. It is situated in the town of Ashton-under-Lyne, in Lancashire. It gives students a range of qualifications to choose from. This includes BTEC, Apprenticeships and degrees. The college also manages and owns Clarendon Sixth Form College, Camp Street, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire OL6 6DF.
Principal
Jackie Moores
Values and Vision
Tameside College aims to give every student a high-quality education with the help and support from teachers who specialise in specific subjects. The college allows students to gain the necessary skills to reach employment and gives financial help to those within the community. The aim of this is to improve the local economy. Every pupil is treated equally to others. The school believes students should be respectful and tolerant of others, no matter what background they come from. It values diversity and celebrates the achievements of every pupil. It also values professionalism, transparency and dedication to learning.
Ofsted report
“The college makes a very significant difference to learners’ lives, as the majority of learners come from challenging backgrounds; many learners develop strong work-related skills through a range of successful college-based initiatives which develop self-confidence and work-readiness; learners enjoy and take pride in studying at the college. Success rates are very high for apprentices and workplace learners. Support from staff helps learners to overcome barriers to learning; learners use of the virtual learning environment (VLE) well to consolidate learning and develop study and research skills. Teachers’ high levels of industrial experience and good links with employers enthuse and motivate learners."
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