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Lecturing Opportunity in Civil Engineering

Lecturing Opportunity in Civil Engineering

Exeter College

Exeter, Devon

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
23 September 2018

Job overview

Exeter College is focused on delivering exceptional teaching, learning and training. It is our mission to shape the future of education by delivering excellence in all aspects of our work in order to realise the ambitions of our learners, city and region.

Judged outstanding by Ofsted in 2014 we have continued to see many successes since and in November 2017, the ‘FE Week’ ranked Exeter College as the number one college in the country, for the second year running. In July 2017 the College was awarded the ‘Gold’ standard for delivering consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its University Level students.

Last year the College was only one of only six organisations with more than 1,000 employees and the only further education college in England to be ranked in the Times best Companies Top 100.

Our Construction faculty is facing an exciting time following some significant growth opportunities in the courses we offer to our students. In light of this we are growing our staff base to teach our next generation of Civil Engineers and this is our last position we are looking to fill. This post is based at our Construction faculty in Sowton, in the outskirts of Exeter which is an expanding and vibrant city, close to the country side and coast.

This role is permanent and may be full or part time and attracts a competitive salary. Golden Hello, retention, Market Forces payments and relocation expenses are also available. In addition to this, the role attracts the following excellent benefits:

 30 days per annum holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time)

 Christmas closure, in addition to annual holiday entitlement

 Defined benefit pension scheme

 Cycle to work scheme which allows you to buy a new bike but spread the cost of it throughout the year

 The ability to sacrifice some of your salary for childcare vouchers which are NI and tax free meaning you save money on your childcare costs

 Staff discounts including IT software, taxi fares, gym membership

 Staff development

 On site gym, H2B spa and @34 Restaurant

 Employee Assistance Programme

For further information on all our benefits, please visit our website.

This vacancy would be perfect for an individual who is currently working in the Civil Engineering industry and is passionate about using their skills to train young people. In exchange for your valuable experience, you would be able to achieve teaching and assessor qualifications for free as well as taking advantage of all the benefits listed above.

If you are qualified to Level 4 as well as being highly motivated with the ability to inspire young people and are looking for a change in career, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post in more detail please contact Rob Woodger (Head of Faculty) on 01392 400419.

To view the job descriptions and make an application, please visit our website at www.exe-coll.ac.uk.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on Sunday 23rd September 2018.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

Please note we do not accept CVs or late applications; no agencies please.

Exeter College is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

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About Exeter College

Why Work For Us?

Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.

Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.

Our Benefits

We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:

🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff

🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown

🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff 

🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below 

🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year 

🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount 

🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College 

🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card 

🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test 

🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates

Principal

John Laramy

Values and vision

Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.

Ofsted report

“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”

View Exeter College’s latest Ofsted report

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