Electrical Technician/Instructor

Permanent, Part Time (0.8) We’re now looking to appoint an Electrical Technician/Instructor to be responsible for the maintenance and servicing of specialist equipment and facilities, for preparation of materials, for providing technical support in the teaching and learning process and for supporting and supervising students in the workshop. The Technician/Instructor will be required to work two evenings per week as part of their normal working week. We’d like our Technician/Instructor to hold a Level 3 Electrical Installation qualification and have recent industry experience in the area of electrical installation and/or testing. You will have sound knowledge of engineering practice, specifically electrical, and be skilled in the use of equipment and the preparation of materials. A 17th or 18th Edition qualification is desirable, as is a 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 24th September 2024. The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. The benefits package is to be pro-rated for part time staff. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress. When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process