Vocational Skills Coach and Technician: Science

Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: 37.5
Flexible Working: We welcome applications from those seeking flexible hours
Salary: Up to £27,000 Per Annum (Subject to experience)
Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available through Apprenticeship standards
Reporting To: Deputy Head of School

IN SHORT

Milton Keynes College are looking for an enthusiastic science technician/skills coach to provide support to our science students and to our existing staff team. As technician and vocational skills coach for our students you will provide general and practical support to both students and staff. We are looking for a passionate, flexible and hardworking individual who enjoys contributing to and working as part of a team.

You will play a key role in the correct and appropriate use of equipment and resources used as well as support and guide students with their theory work and support with lesson delivery. It is important that you can use your own knowledge to inspire and motivate learners to achieve success. You will work closely with the Course Team Leaders to achieve an outstanding teaching and learning experience. We are keen to hear from candidates with experience from the science industry, who are interested in starting or furthering a career within education.

MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College. All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.

OUR BENEFITS

• 35 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card

Employee wellbeing platform with options to book free activities