Vocational Instructor, Maritime Education

Adult education on Gotland has been actively investing in vocational training for adults for several years. Today we offer education in multiple professions. Do you want to be part of training the seafarers of the future? Do you have experience working at sea and want to share your knowledge with the next generation in maritime? Then you might be the person we're looking for. We are now seeking an engaged instructor for our adult education program in maritime with a focus on deck operations. As an instructor, you will be part of a team with other vocational instructors and coordinators. You will also have a mentor who will help you with your introduction to the workplace and your role as an instructor with us. The adult education unit comprises approximately 80 employees, of which approximately 60 are educators. Your responsibilities With us, you will have the opportunity to combine your professional experience and contribute pedagogically to educating competent and safety-conscious professionals for the maritime industry. As an instructor, you are responsible for planning, implementing, and following up on teaching in accordance with applicable regulations. You will teach both theoretically and practically in areas such as: • Maritime safety • Deck operations • Ship technology • Work environment and safety procedures • Navigation basics • Practical work and procedures at sea The role includes assessment and grading as well as documentation according to applicable regulations. You will also conduct workplace visits as part of workplace-based learning (APL) and collaborate with supervisors, shipping companies, and other actors in the maritime industry. You will become part of an engaged team where collaboration, collegial learning, and development of education are natural parts of everyday work. Who are you? We are looking for someone with experience from the maritime industry, preferably from deck operations, for example as a sailor, experienced deck crew, mate, or equivalent. We would prefer that you are a qualified and licensed vocational instructor, preferably with maritime specialization. If you do not yet have instructor credentials, there may be an opportunity to obtain them as part of the position. It is meritorious if you have knowledge in: • STCW and maritime safety training • Maritime safety and safety procedures at sea • Ship technology and operations • Practical deck operations work We warmly welcome your application! Why choose Region Gotland? We are the island's largest employer – with over 200 different professions and 7,000 employees in Sweden's only combined region and municipality. Together we develop a sustainable, safe, and thriving Gotland for everyone who lives on and visits the island. On Gotland, there is a rich cultural life, magnificent nature, and a creative entrepreneurial spirit. Over 61,000 people have chosen to call Gotland home year-round. If you're not one of us yet but curious about becoming one? Read more about life on the island at www.gotland.com/flytta-hit We care about our employees and are proud of our benefits. Please read more at www.gotland.se/formaner On the Instagram account @viarregiongotland, you can follow our employees and see the breadth of our various operations. How we recruit We work according to a competence-based recruitment method and therefore place great emphasis on personal suitability in accordance with the competencies described in the announcement. In this way, we also actively work to prevent discrimination. We are committed to safety and quality in our recruitment, and you may therefore be subject to screening prior to employment. If this applies, you will receive more information from the recruiter. ID documents and personal identification must always be presented. The position will be filled provided that it does not need to be offered to employees with priority rights.

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