Lecturer/Course Manager - Agricultural Engineering

Lecturer/Course Manager - Agricultural Engineering

Salary £27,781- £36,979 (L6 - L13) Per Annum, plus a potential welcome bonus of up to £5,000 paid over two years

Full time - 37hrs pw

Benefits:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme

Due to continuous growth and ongoing investment into the Engineering department, we are delighted to open a Talent Pool as part of our rolling recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed regularly, and candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.

Overview

Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. The College has significantly invested in the Engineering facility, with a £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre boasting some fantastic, state of the art facilities and equipment for teaching purposes.

As the UK’s leading academy for agricultural engineering, we are constantly raising the bar to deliver training in the advanced technology needed to maintain the complex tractors and agricultural machinery used in precision farming. Our Agricultural Engineering team with industry expertise, support the development of students technical knowledge and practical skills with the maintenance of agricultural machinery.

About the role

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with strong industry and technical knowledge and experience to join our Agricultural Engineering department. Due to continuous growth and investment, we now have a Lecturer / Course Manager in Agricultural Engineering vacancy, with the prospect of recruiting multiple candidates to support the ongoing expansion of the department offering.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and deliver Land-based Engineering curriculum content, consistent with college approved procedures to meet learner and customer needs.
• Lead and guide students in a range of practical, theoretical and assessment activity which enhances learning and exceeds industry expectations.
• Have a flexible approach where transferable skills and knowledge are utilised across all areas of the Engineering department.

• Build relationships with industry and associated stakeholders to enhance the reputation of the College and maximise income streams.
• Aid the management team in the acquisition of resources to aid in delivery of all programmes.

The successful candidate will:

• A period of relevant and successful time, within the vocational area focusing on agricultural engineering, engines, welding and fabrication, and machinery technology
• Minimum Level 3 qualification within the vocational area.
• Level 5 or 6 qualification in Engineering
• A relevant teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Assessor award qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• A relevant Internal Verifier’s qualification (or willingness to work towards one).

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CDP programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

Closing Date: Ongoing, multiple vacancies

Assessment Centre Date: To be confirmed

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Please note this role constitutes 'regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process.