Key Details
Role: Electrical Apprenticeships Tutor/Lecturer
Reports to: Electrical Training Manager
Location: Exeter and/or Bridgwater
Sector Focus: Trades: Electrical
Salary: £37,000 – £41,000pa, negotiable depending on specialist mechanical engineering experience
Contract: Full time, permanent
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
How to apply: Please email your CV and covering letter to tamsin.powell@tftg.org, including ‘Electrical Apprenticeship Tutor/Lecturer’ in the subject line.
Role Summary
Focus Training is looking for an experienced Electrical Apprenticeship Tutor/Lecturer to deliver bespoke programmes & apprenticeships. The successful candidate will be based in our Plymouth Centre.
A background in mechanical engineering would also be advantageous in order to support some of our bespoke programmes, but is not an essential requirement.
About Focus Training
Focus Training is one of the South West’s leading independent training providers, specialising in apprenticeships and commercial training solutions across four key sectors: Business, Healthcare, Childcare, and Trades – including Electrical, Plumbing & Gas, and Fire & Security. We’re proud to boast some of the highest apprenticeship achievement rates in the region at 72.4% overall, with some of our programmes achieving 100% over the last few years.
With a change of leadership over the last 12 months, we’ve entered a phase of growth in a new direction, keeping that same Focus dedication to quality and customer experience, whilst moving into new markets and regions. This makes it a really exciting time for ambitious and driven new team members to join us, help shape the culture, and build their career with us.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for an Electrical Apprenticeships Tutor/Lecturer to teach learners against the 5357 Installation Electrician Level 3 Standard.
Based mainly in our Exeter Centre, with potential for supporting Hinkley Point C programmes running in Bridgwater, you will be responsible for classroom teaching, supporting students to build their portfolio of evidence, and ensuring the learner is fully prepared to sit their End Point Assessment.
You will need a positive, flexible attitude, as well as good IT skills as all learner portfolios are electronic. Good communication and motivation skills are essential to be able to work both one to one with learners and in groups when required.
A teaching qualification will be desirable, but not essential as full training will be given.
The successful applicant will need to be qualified to NVQ Level 3.
If you don’t already hold a Level 3 testing qualification, JIB Card, (Electrician Grade minimum) and an assessor award we can arrange and fund this training as part of your induction process.
Extensive industry experience is required, with a minimum of 5 years on the tools.
Driving license and own car essential – Full mileage paid at 55p per mile
An Enhanced DBS check will be required.
Additional Benefits
- 26 days leave exclusive of Bank holidays
- Christmas closure
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking