Lecturer in Engineering (Truro)

We are one of the highest performing colleges nationally on all courses at all levels, rated Ofsted ‘Outstanding’.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed engineering specialist with the ability to inspire students and maintain excellent working relationships in a very successful Engineering team. A willingness to support students pastorally is essential, as is being adaptable and flexible in a dynamic working environment.

The ideal candidate should work with confidence across a wide variety of ability levels, be a committed team member and possess a clear enthusiasm for their subject. The successful applicant will be expected to provide high quality teaching on education programmes, and to contribute to providing an outstanding learning experience for our students. 

We aim to find a full-time engineering specialist to join our successful team to teach on a variety of engineering and manufacturing courses which, depending upon the successful candidate, could include delivery of relevant engineering theory (i.e. maths and physics), CAD, CAM, fabrication or design, primarily at Level 3 - we welcome applications from candidates from any specialism found within engineering.

Applicants should hold a degree or similar professional qualification/experience in engineering, relevant technology or product design as well as a recognised teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one). As well as teaching, the successful candidate is likely to have responsibility for a tutor group. A commitment to curriculum development and a flexible approach to teaching and learning are required.

Salary as advertised is based on a qualified lecturer. Non-qualified applicants will be considered but will be paid on a non-qualified lecturer scale.

We offer a generous package with benefits including 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays and College closure days, teacher pension scheme, relocation package, free on-site parking and a variety of on-site benefits and discounts.

Curriculum Vitae are not accepted, Application Forms only. 

Closing date: 12 Noon, Wednesday 14 2023. 

Successful candidates will be notified within four weeks of the closing date. 

Truro and Penwith College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo a Criminal Record (DBS) check and past employment checks.