Technical Woodworking Workshop Supervisor

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Workshop Supervisor to work within the Rycotewood HE Workshop Centre based in Oxford. The role will be within our dedicated machine shop, working alongside teachers to guide and inspire students to positive learning outcomes, whilst creating and maintain a safe learning environment.

This is a permanent, part-time role working 29.5 hours per week (0.8 FTE) at our City of Oxford College Campus.

What do you need to be successful as a Technical Workshop Supervisor at Activate Learning?

The right candidate will have, relevant subject area/extensive industry knowledge and be willing to share these to enhance students skills.

Experience of maintaining large machinery and be comfortable handling and maintaining a variety of tools. You will also oversee the Health and Safety of the workshops and machines so experience of administration would be beneficial. It will be your responsibility to order tools and consumables when required and keep each workshop fully stocked with the right equipment.

The ideal candidate will have strong time management skills and be able to assist the class teacher with planning study programmes. It will be your responsibility to assist "at risk" learners and support their development. As such you will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and an aptitude for collaboration.

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes


• Generous annual leave entitlement


• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons


• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities


• Specialised support and development for teaching staff


• Access to qualified coaches for all staff


• Leadership and Management development programmes


• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate


• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app


• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Employee resource groups


• Cycle to work scheme


• Refer a friend vacancy incentive


• Access to student discount programmes


Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.