Technical Learning Specialist

22 hours ago


Newport, Newport, United Kingdom The Isle of Wight College Full time
Lead Technical Trades Department

We seek a highly skilled and experienced individual to lead our Technical Trades departments at The Isle of Wight College. As Techical Learning Specialist, you will be responsible for driving excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment.

This pivotal role requires someone with current knowledge and understanding of the FE environment, including funding and government policy, and the ability to demonstrate an employer focus in curriculum design and development.

  • You will undertake teaching, learning, and assessment activities, ensuring high-quality provision in response to learners' needs.
  • Promote high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment within the area.
About the Role

The ideal candidate will hold:

  1. A Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
  2. Possess a Level 3 qualification relevant to their teaching expertise and have a leadership/management qualification.
  3. Experience in providing excellent customer service, delivery and assessing across a range of curriculum and qualifications, managing change, data, and QA processes, and curriculum planning and timetabling.
  4. Strong communication skills, the ability to lead and be part of a team, innovative problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with learning technologies and software.
  5. Mentoring and coaching skills, presentation skills, and the ability to manage challenging behaviour while leading, motivating, and developing staff to build effective teams.
What We Offer

As DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL TRADES, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that enhances your work-life balance and wellbeing. You are entitled to 35 days of annual leave in addition to bank holidays. We offer an excellent pension scheme under the Local Government Scheme, providing long-term financial security.

We also provide a Cycle to Work Scheme for environmental sustainability and fitness enthusiasts. Our employees enjoy Wightlink discounts for travel and discounted treatments in the Hair and Beauty departments, as well as free access to the on-site gym. On-campus parking is available, and we have an on-site Starbucks & Restaurant for all your refreshment needs.

Health and wellbeing are taken seriously, with an Eye Care Scheme for Display Screen Equipment users and access to the Public Benefit Scheme (Kaarp). We also provide Free Counselling and Wellbeing Support, ensuring employees have access to mental health resources.

Professional growth is encouraged through CPD days, offering opportunities for mentorship and coaching, including staff development days. We promote a healthy work environment with Well-being days & activities, ensuring that staff wellbeing is a priority.

Estimated salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience.


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