Technician Instructor (Engineering and Surveying & Planning)

Salary: £25,590 – £27,340

(Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience)

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Required: Immediate start available


Cirencester College is at the forefront in delivery of new T level qualifications in Engineering and Surveying & Planning.  We are looking for an adaptable individual with a ‘can do’ attitude to join the dedicated teaching team, to provide technical support in addition to the capacity to instruct and train students in practical aspects of their curriculum.  This enhanced technician position is ideally suited to someone who has excellent technical skills, and would like to be more involved with some aspects of instruction in the workshop and classroom.  The role is particularly exciting as we will shortly be moving into three large state-of-the-art workshops in a purpose built ‘T Level’ building, which will be equipped with contemporary engineering tech.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

  • Provide outstanding support for lecturers to facilitate effective teaching and learning
  • Manage the upkeep and maintenance of stock and equipment, ordering items as appropriate
  • Work closely with students to support their progress, including facilitating instruction and supervision in the workshop and classroom
  • Become involved in enrichment for students and/or adults by supporting or running workshops

Candidates should have a commitment to providing high quality learning to enable all learners to achieve their full potential. 

Candidates should have a commitment to further education and be motivated to achieve high standards.  Enthusiasm and an ability to truly work as a team player are essential.  The post holder will be expected to demonstrate outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills.  Ideally candidates should possess engineering qualifications or a background in maintenance/installation/ repair, preferably with an interest in green engineering.

Closing date: 21st June 2023, noon

Please apply early as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the right to interview/appoint prior to the closing date.

We regret that due to the large number of applications we receive we are only able to contact those candidates to be interviewed.

Benefits include: LGPS defined benefit pension scheme (including life assurance), generous holidays, sick pay scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, free on-site car parking, on-site fitness suite, Refectory and Cycle to Work Scheme.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Cirencester College welcomes applications from all sectors of the community and is an equal opportunities employer.