Lecturer in Technical Engineering (Newcastle)

Description

Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group is currently home to around 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers. In addition, we have a population of over 5,000 full-time students and around 500 students on higher education programmes.

We are one of only 3 providers in England to achieve an outstanding grade for apprenticeships delivery under the Ofsted’s new inspection framework - in fact we’re outstanding in every inspection area. To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website.

At present, we are investing c£25 million in a new Technology & Engineering facility at our Stafford site and also a further c£20 million at our Newcastle site in a combined project to become an Institute of Technology & Engineering Centre in association with Keele University.

We provide a wide range of academic and vocational qualifications from entry to degree level, along with outstanding support services to help students achieve their goals.

We believe our outstanding facilities offer members of staff and students amongst the best college facilities available anywhere in the country.

Would you like to be part of a determined, progressive and ambitious college who strives to deliver an outstanding experience for its learners? Then come and join the Construction & Engineering Team at Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual to teach on a range of full-time, part-time and HE programmes in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering with specific specialisms in Mechanical Engineering, CAD or CAM to Level 5. The successful candidate will also deliver on associated T-Level programmes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To deliver lively and interactive teaching, learning and assessment to an outstanding standard on a range of programmes as appropriate.
• To secure outstanding success for all learners and ensure targets for recruitment, retention, achievement and success, attendance and progression are met.
• Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials.

Required Skills and Experience:

• has a relevant degree in Engineering and equivalent higher technical expertise in this field.
• has specialisms in CAD/CAM, Hydraulics/pnum
• Has or is willing to study for a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent).
• Has industry experience, with current knowledge and the ability to deliver to industry standard.
• Is well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
• 37 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure period)

How to apply

To apply for the role of Lecturer in Technical Engineering, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 11th June 2023.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.