Lecturer- Mechanical Engineering
Lakes College West Cumbria
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ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.
Our mission and purpose are to:
' Enable people to recognise and develop their potential' .
We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers'. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to complement our existing delivery team. The successful candidate will have a wide range of experience in the Mechanical Engineering sector along with the drive and passion to contribute to the expansion of the department as we strive towards becoming an outstanding provider of education and training.
You will be an excellent communicator, combined with advanced organisational skills and have the ability to work with people across a broad range of sectors. This role will compliment a strong existing team and build upon our vision for the future as we grow and develop.
You will possess a NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and must have relevant industry experience. Recent relevant teaching experience along with a recognised teaching qualification is considered advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided from our outstanding teacher education department.
**If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. **
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!
• Generous annual leave - 45 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days
• 23.5 hours teaching per week with 13.5 hours administration and development time (reduced hours if part time)
• Automatic entry into the Teachers pensions Scheme.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
• Free onsite parking.
• Subsidised onsite restaurant.
• A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.
Application Requirements
To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:
A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained. Information on all relevant education and qualifications.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.
Qualifications
Level 3 Mechanical Engineering essential
Minimum Level 2 Maths and English qualification essential
Degree in a relevant subject desirable
Formal Teaching Qualification (Cert Ed/ PGCE / BA Ed) desirable
Hold an assessor qualification or be willing to work towards attaining desirable
Skills
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Ability to confidently manage learner behaviour essential
Experience
Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of subject area essential
Recent and relevant industry experience in sector essential
Experience of working within the post 16/HE sector supporting learners essential
Recent relevant teaching experience with good or outstanding observation grades
Experience in post 16 education / training including curriculum design, delivery, assessment and evaluation
Experience in post 16 education / training including curriculum design, delivery, assessment and evaluation
Experience/Knowledge
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding essential
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding essential
Leadership
Focused on standards and positive outcomes essential
Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students essential
Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students
Focused on standards and positive outcomes
Personal Attributes
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output essential
Proactive in taking action to achieve goals essential
Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities essential
Committed essential
Dedicated essential
Focused essential
Integrity essential
Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities essential
Proactive in taking action to achieve goals essential
Demonstrates meeting expectations of internal customers, including students essential
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output essential
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.
Our mission and purpose are to:
' Enable people to recognise and develop their potential' .
We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers'. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to complement our existing delivery team. The successful candidate will have a wide range of experience in the Mechanical Engineering sector along with the drive and passion to contribute to the expansion of the department as we strive towards becoming an outstanding provider of education and training.
You will be an excellent communicator, combined with advanced organisational skills and have the ability to work with people across a broad range of sectors. This role will compliment a strong existing team and build upon our vision for the future as we grow and develop.
You will possess a NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and must have relevant industry experience. Recent relevant teaching experience along with a recognised teaching qualification is considered advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided from our outstanding teacher education department.
**If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. **
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!
• Generous annual leave - 45 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days
• 23.5 hours teaching per week with 13.5 hours administration and development time (reduced hours if part time)
• Automatic entry into the Teachers pensions Scheme.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
• Free onsite parking.
• Subsidised onsite restaurant.
• A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.
Application Requirements
To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.
Qualifications
Level 3 Mechanical Engineering essential
Minimum Level 2 Maths and English qualification essential
Degree in a relevant subject desirable
Formal Teaching Qualification (Cert Ed/ PGCE / BA Ed) desirable
Hold an assessor qualification or be willing to work towards attaining desirable
Skills
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Ability to confidently manage learner behaviour essential
Experience
Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of subject area essential
Recent and relevant industry experience in sector essential
Experience of working within the post 16/HE sector supporting learners essential
Recent relevant teaching experience with good or outstanding observation grades
Experience in post 16 education / training including curriculum design, delivery, assessment and evaluation
Experience in post 16 education / training including curriculum design, delivery, assessment and evaluation
Experience/Knowledge
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding essential
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding essential
Leadership
Focused on standards and positive outcomes essential
Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students essential
Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students
Focused on standards and positive outcomes
Personal Attributes
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output essential
Proactive in taking action to achieve goals essential
Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities essential
Committed essential
Dedicated essential
Focused essential
Integrity essential
Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities essential
Proactive in taking action to achieve goals essential
Demonstrates meeting expectations of internal customers, including students essential
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output essential
JOB SUMMARY
Lecturer- Mechanical Engineering
Lakes College West Cumbria
Workington
2 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Lecturer- Mechanical Engineering