Lecturer/Course Manager - Engineering

Lecturer/Course Manager – Engineering

Salary  £27,781 - £36,979.

Status: Permanent, 37 hours

Closing Date: Ongoing

Assessment Centre Date: To be confirmed

Overview

Our Academy of Engineering covers Agricultural, Motor Vehicle and Large Transport Vehicle Engineering with multiple training facilities across our campus to ensure our learners are industry focused and career ready. 

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. A new facility, over at our Reaseheath Engineering Apprenticeship Academy, was purpose built to accommodate the growth in demand within Large Transport Vehicle engineering. We also have an impressive five bay and hi spec equipment facility for our Motor Vehicle cohort. 

About the role 

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with strong industry and technical knowledge and experience to join our Engineering department. Due to continuous growth and investment, we now have a Lecturer / Course Manager in Engineering vacancy.

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).

We can offer you:

• 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

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.

For more information, please press APPLY and we shall send you full details.

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. You can contact the HR team at humanresources@reaseheath.ac.uk should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.