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Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Wigan and Leigh College

Wigan

  • Expired
Salary:
Salary circa £37,000 (pro-rata for part time posts)
Job type:
Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
29 June 2017

Job overview

Excellent terms and conditions and impressive benefits package, including access to an attractive Pension Scheme.  Golden Hello Scheme and market factor supplements are also available.  

•Are you an individual who wants to work for a College with an excellent local reputation and ambitious ideas?  

•Do you want to see students’ progress from Level 2 through to Higher Education? 

•Do you have experience in teaching Level 1 - Level 3 in general engineering with skills in machining, fitting and maintenance. 

•Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer who is ready for a new challenge? 

•If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, we want to hear from you. 

Wigan and Leigh College are proud to be a Grade 2 Ofsted verified institution. We are now embarking on a journey to become ‘Outstanding’. The College has over 6,500 students and a turnover of £26m.  The College is in a very strong position to achieve its ambitions.  

We are now looking to recruit innovative and creative Engineers who possess excellent industry experience and knowledge. Our Mechanical Engineering Division delivers both full and part-time courses across a range of levels and also delivers professional updates to meet employer needs.  

We strive to challenge and inspire students within our Centre of Excellence for Engineering, enjoying state of the art industry recognised equipment and resources. 

The College welcomes applications from teachers and experienced industry professionals and will support applicants in gaining a recognised teaching qualification if required.  

If you would like to discuss the role in further detail, along with your career aspirations, please contact the HR Department in the first instance 01942 761 554. 

In return for your expertise, we offer an excellent benefits package including 40 days annual leave entitlement (in addition to statutory bank holidays), access to the Teacher Pension Scheme, family friendly policies and many opportunities to train and develop.

The College is only accepting direct applicants for this role, no agency contact is required.

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About Wigan and Leigh College

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Wigan and Leigh College is a further education college in Wigan, Greater Manchester, which has been providing education and training locally for more than 150 years. It employs around 1,000 staff and has a student roll of about 17,000. Further education students can choose the A-level professional honours programme or vocational qualifications such as BTECs. An expanding higher education portfolio of foundation degrees, top-up degrees, higher nationals and certificates is available to adult students of all ages, both full-time and part-time. 

Wigan and Leigh College operates from several sites across the borough: the Parson’s Walk Centre, School for the Arts and Pagefield Centre are in Wigan, close to the town centre. The Image Centre and Leigh College are close to the town centre of Leigh. 

Principal 

Anna Dawe 

Values and vision 

Wigan and Leigh College aims to be a beacon of educational excellence, transforming the lives of the individuals and communities it serves.  Teaching and learning is at the heart of the college’s ethos. Equality and diversity are highly valued. The college and its students work in partnership with others to maximise the contribution made to local, regional and national economic development.   

Ofsted report

“Teachers engage enthusiastically in the development of their teaching skills and readily share good practice among themselves. Staff support learners with high needs exceptionally well so that they are included fully in the life of the college and develop good independent living skills.”   

View Wigan and Leigh College’s latest Ofsted report 

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