Instructor Demonstrator in Landbased Practicals

Job Summary

As an Instructor Demonstrator at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, the individual will deliver practical landbased education, imparting knowledge on tractor driving, agri/forestry machinery, workshop skills and estate work. Collaboration with academic staff is crucial to align hands-on land based practices with the theoretical underpinnings provided in the classroom, and the role involves assessing students’ application of skills in real-world landbased scenarios.

Additionally, the position entails an introduction to agricultural engineering principles, where the demonstrator will guide students through the basics of machinery used in both forestry and agriculture. This dual focus demands an up-to-date understanding of industry standards and a commitment to championing environmental stewardship alongside technological efficiency. The demonstrator’s role is thus a blend of teaching core forestry practices and integrating essential agricultural engineering concepts, preparing students for the multifaceted nature of rural land management careers.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 or equivalent in a professionally relevant subject matter
• Demonstrate an understanding of current developments within your own specialist area and ways of keeping up to date with such developments
• Recent industrial experience in the relevant specialist area
• Able to confidently deliver high quality, effective practical sessions which enhance learning for our students.

Welsh language skills are Essential for this position.

Main Purpose of Job:

● To deliver practical sessions to students.
● To supervise and instruct students within the practical aspects of programmes.
● To undertake routine duties applicable to the area.

Responsibilities and accountabilities:

● Deliver formal scheduled practical instruction and demonstration direct to student groups for which the postholder has responsibility.
● Prepare a schedule of practical activities, from information received from course co-ordinators and appropriate lecturers.
● Assist in monitoring the overall progress of each student; assessing competence and progress in practical activities, attendance, punctuality, discipline, and initiating action as required.
● Maintain, complete and keep records up to date.
● Assist the course coordinators in the review of students and production of course results.
● Maintain a professional standard of behaviour in dealing with students and team members.
● Create a caring and supportive environment for all students.
● Take part in staff development activities and be proactive in own Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
● Observe, implement and support the development of College policies and procedures on Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Quality in line with the College mission.
● Undertake other routine duties applicable to the area.
● Undertake any other duties as determined by the Line Manager

Special Features:

● Ability to work flexible working hours as well as a flexible approach in order to ensure
cover for absent colleagues due to illness etc.

Miscellaneous:

To safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk who are students of the College.

You have a legal duty, so far as is reasonably practicable, to ensure that you do not endanger yourself or anyone else by your acts or omissions. In addition you must cooperate with the College on health and safety matters and must not interfere or misuse anything provided for health, safety and welfare purposes.

You are responsible for applying the College’s Equal Opportunities Policy in your own area of responsibility and in your general conduct.
You have a responsibility to promote high levels of customer care within your own areas of work.

You are required to participate with the Appraisal process, engaging in the setting of objectives in order to assist in the monitoring of performance and the achievement of personal development.

Such other relevant duties commensurate with the post as may be assigned by your Manager in agreement with you. Such agreement should not be unreasonably withheld.

Benefits:

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

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

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

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