About the Role
Apprenticeship rates are age related:
Level 2 Apprenticeship Rates
Age Annual Salary
Under 18 £10,495
18-20 £14,758
21-22 £19,948
23+ £20,391
RE: is a department that looks at preserving the future through upcycling, refurbishing and reimagining. Taking products and materials that would otherwise go to landfill; we give them a new lease of life. Turning them into practical, useful items that sustain our way of living while preserving the environment. The Workshop Assistant role will support the RE: Workshop team to deliver Level 1, 2 and 3 Creative Craft and Upcycling Courses, whilst completing a Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship. You will also get the opportunity to support embedding sustainability into the curriculum whilst developing and growing the business, including space installations, team-building workshops, full-cost courses, and liaising with external stakeholders.
The role offers the opportunity to combine studying for a professional qualification whilst gaining practical experience in a creative upcycling environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in carpentry and joinery, good communication skills, and share our commitment to sustainability.
If you are a creative individual with a practical approach to work, we encourage you to apply for this role.
What You Will Do
- Participate in live briefs and projects, working to client requirements and deadlines.
- Develop knowledge and practical skills in carpentry and joinery, including using hand and power tools, measuring, cutting, joining, and fitting materials.
- Work towards achieving the Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship standard, developing core skills and completing assessments.
- Support the RE: team with administrative tasks, sourcing materials, maintaining tools and workspaces.
- Assist with delivery of the workshop qualifications as required including assisting with the setting up of the space for students
About You
- Level 2 English at grade C / 4 or above.
- Level 2 Maths at grade C / 4 or above.
- A desire and interest in Carpentry and Joinery with a willingness to complete the Level 3 Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- The ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally with people at all levels of an organisation.
- Experience of working to deadlines.
- Experience of managing a diverse workload.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
- Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
- Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
- Academic 37 days
- Senior Management 37 days
- Generous Pension schemes
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
- Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We recognise, value and champion diversity & Inclusion. As we engage with a diverse student population we want to ensure we reflect that in our staff population too. For us diversity is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. It is important to us that both staff and students achieve their full potential. Diversity is important to us, but inclusion is equally, if not more important. It’s not just about having the representation but also providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
