Advanced Practitioner / Lecturer in Engineering

We are looking to recruit an outstanding lecturer/Advanced Practitioner in Engineering to join the team. The successful candidate would be required to teach on a range of Engineering programmes at Level 2, 3, 4 and 5 delivering a range of subjects. Our largest provision is BTEC Level 3 Diploma and HNC/D and we also run an Extended Degree programme with Hertfordshire University. We have a large number of students and apprentices who attend on full time and day release programmes.

The ideal candidate will have excellent Electrical and Electronic Engineering skills as this will be a major part of the role, also having knowledge of Maths and Engineering Science would be desirable. An assessor qualification is desirable but not essential. The role will also involve participation in the quality assurance process for part of the Engineering provision. As part of the role along with the usual teaching duties, you will be required to share best practice with colleagues and support others to develop their teaching practice. A key role would also be to mentor new teaching and studying staff and complete informal observations to support development.

You should have a strong commitment to high standards of classroom practice and experience of teaching, or working with young people. You will have a genuine regard for young people and want to work with us to ensure that all our students aspire to do well. You will demonstrate and professional standards in your area of work. The ability to work in a team is essential, sharing good practice and working collaboratively with colleagues are qualities that we will be looking for.

We welcome applications from candidates from the Engineering industry who are new to teaching. This is a growing area and the knowledge and experience of professional Engineers is essential to the development of the industry. If you have thought about giving something back, this may be the ideal opportunity for you. The College offers extensive support for new teachers by experienced specialist practitioners and there are options for full teacher training for the right candidate.

Depending what level teaching qualification you have, this would determine the role and salary offered

Advanced Practitioner in Engineering – Requirement Level 5 teaching Qualification  37 hours per week £35,957 - £38,847 per annum - Depending on Experience – Includes a market supplement 42 days holidays plus bank holidays  Automatic entry into the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS) Welwyn Garden City Campus

Lecturer in Engineering – Teacher Training offered  37 Hours per week  £29,443 - £32,001 per annum - Depending on Experience – Includes a market supplement 42 days holidays plus bank holidays  Automatic entry into the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS) Welwyn Garden City Campus

Closing Date: Monday 11th December

Interview date: Tuesday 19th December