Job details College Buxton & Leek College Responsible to Curriculum Leader Location Buxton & Leek College (Leek Campus) Salary £32,296 to £43,878 per annum Job grade FE Lecturer Closing date Sunday 13 October 2024 Contract type Permanent Post type Full-time Adaptive working type Onsite This role will be based on site, primarily in the named location. Reference 0273-24 About the University We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better. The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills. About the College/Department Buxton and Leek College is graded as a "Good" college by OFSTED and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals. Our students have access to industry standard facilities, comprehensive support services and benefit from extensive links with the University of Derby. We are excited to welcome applicants to teach on our highly successful Engineering programmes at the Leek Campus. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic lecturer of Engineering that can teach across a range of qualifications including T Levels in manufacturing, processing and control, PEO and various apprenticeships within engineering. About the role Applicants should be qualified to level 5 or above in mechanical and electrical engineering that includes understanding of engineering material properties, design and manufacturing process, linking CAD with CNC machines, manual drawing techniques to British standards and understanding inspection and quality assurance/control within Engineering. Along with this, an ability to teach in the engineering workshop to deliver the CNC units that cover programming, setting, machining and offline programming along with milling/turning (basic and advanced) and hand fitting. This role will be shared between classroom and the engineering workshop, but we also require candidates to have the digital skills to deliver effective lessons using a range of online resources and platforms (for example Microsoft teams, Smart Assessor or Blackboard). About You Our tutors need to be adaptable, creative and resourceful in the face of the current challenges in education. We welcome candidates with a range of experience including experienced engineering teachers. We are however also seeking applications from recent engineering graduates and experienced industry professionals with good communication skills, a passion for computing and a desire to help young people to succeed. A financial contribution towards a Cert Ed/PGCE will be available to the right candidate. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our small and friendly team on our journey to becoming an outstanding provider and to help shape our exciting future curriculum. Principal accountabilities To be responsible for developing and co-ordinating a specific programme or development within a programme area or across the University. To act as a personal tutor, course leader, and Lead IV as required. To take an active part in course team meetings and activities. To lead a team, if required. To develop and maintain high quality standards in line with the demands of the Common Inspection Framework To participate in monitoring visits for students on work placement. To take an active part in the University’s Staff Development Programme to ensure flexible and responsive curriculum delivery. To take an active part in all extra curricula activities, including open days, recruitment events and external moderation processes. To plan, deliver and assess the teaching and learning of knowledge, skills and behaviours in line with qualifications such as T level, PEO and apprenticeship standards, including the learning taking place in class, online, in industry placement or via any other appropriate forum. To plan, deliver and assess the teaching and learning of knowledge, skills and behaviours on other related qualifications/programmes. To undertake such class contact duties for the grade as are laid down in the University FE Academic Contract. To teach effectively (including the necessary preparation) using a variety of methods on appropriate programmes as directed by the subject Curriculum Leader. To maintain currency with and operate within the demands of the Common Inspection Framework. To assess and record students’ progress on a regular basis by appropriate means e.g. marking, profiles, learning agreements, action plans, records of achievement etc. To respond to the personal and social needs of students in the learning situation. 6. To prepare programmes of work and lesson plans, set assignments, tests, examinations, marking schemes. To ensure that all appropriate administrative records are accurately completed and maintained in accordance with University procedures, e.g. enrolment forms, attendance registers, student Individual Learning Agreements or training plans. To ensure that students behave in a responsible manner to a high standard of safety in classrooms, practical areas and around the University campus. To ensure relevant links with outside agencies, education support services, parents and employers. To undertake any other administrative and teaching duties which may, from time to time, reasonably be required within the general level of responsibility of the post, as agreed with the Curriculum Leader. To comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and University documentation. To understand and comply with the University’s Equality and Diversity Policies. 13. To comply with copyright and software licensing legislation and related University procedures. To undertake appropriate training and Continuing Professional Development activities as requested by the Curriculum Leader. To work with support staff, programme and course teams as appropriate. 16. To participate in and contribute to curriculum development. To ensure that the College’s Quality Assurance Procedures are completed and actioned. To contribute to the marketing activities of the College. To comply with the requirements of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Prevent, Health and Safety, Quality and other University policies including Equal Opportunities, Risk Management and Equality and Diversity. Person specification Essential Criteria Qualifications Hold or be willing to work towards a teaching Qualification e.g. BEd, Cert. Ed., DTLLs or equivalent Relevant degree or professional qualification or equivalent Level 2 Qualifications (either in Functional Skills or GCSE A-C) in both English and maths Experience Demonstrable evidence of high-quality outcomes in Education or Industry Relevant industry mechanical and electrical engineering experience Skills, knowledge & abilities Comprehensive understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering that includes, understanding of engineering material properties, design and manufacturing process, linking CAD with CNC machines, manual drawing techniques to British standards and understanding inspection and quality assurance/control within Engineering Ability to teach CNC units that cover programming, setting, machining and offline programming Ability to teach Mechanical Engineering Machine shop practical and supporting theory, this includes Milling/Turning (basic and advanced) and hand fitting A knowledge / awareness of and commitment to strategies which promote equality and diversity A knowledge of appropriate progression routes for learners Highly developed communication skills Ability to work effectively on your own and with a small team Well-developed administrative and organisational skills Ability to lead a team Good time management skills Ability to deal effectively with internal and external stakeholders Competency in delivering resources through a range of methods e.g. face to face and online platforms Business requirements Completed DBS check with child barred list. Prohibited from Teaching check A commitment to the principle of widening participation A commitment to continued professional development A commitment to the College’s values and behaviours A willingness to work across College sites and externally Benefits Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata) Teacher’s Pension Scheme Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers Discounted onsite gym Discounted access to Devonshire Spa Cycle to Work scheme A flexible working environment A commitment to personal and professional development Find out more about rewards and benefitsFind out more about rewards and benefits Key contact For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Shane Beckensall , Curriculum Leader via S.Beckensall@derby.ac.uk For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk. 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