Here at Merton College, we are now seeking a Lecturer to teach FE vocational courses related to engineering, predominantly on vocational Level 2/3 and T Level programmes within the school.

The Essential Required Area Of Engineering Is

To teach CAD - Computer Aided Design - 2D and 3D.

L3 Required Areas Are

Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team
Dynamic Mechanical Principles in Engineering - (Essential)
Computer Aided Design in Engineering - (Essential).

L2 Required Areas Are

Engineering Design
Engineering Materials
Willingness to deliver units at a lower levels

You will be responsible for the recruitment, conduct and progress of all students on these courses in line with College and School policies and procedures and ensuring the provision, for these students, of high-quality pastoral support.

We're looking for someone who is educated to degree level (or holds a higher-level academic qualification) in an appropriate subject and holds professional industry qualifications and/or experience in a related industrial environment. Delivered training in an engineering environment or taught engineering in an educational setting, you’ll have vast knowledge and experience of CAD - Computer Aided Design - 2D and 3D and knowledge of engineering maths, electrical/electronic principles & mechanical principles.

You’ll hold a teaching qualification (or willing to work towards) and have experience teaching BTEC Engineering at level 2/3 and T Level and participated in recent and relevant CPD with an awareness of academic quality standards. With high personal standards and expectations, you’ll have good planning, preparation, organisational and administrative skills with good attention to detail, and be able to work well under pressure to agreed deadlines.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 8th January 2025.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

When you click on 'Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.

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