Lecturer in Engineering - Weymouth College
Salary Details: £27,314 - £30,749 dependent on qualifications and experience
Weymouth College is a General Further Education College situated on the stunning Jurassic coastline in Dorset. We are an ambitious college offering broad learning opportunities to our students who are at the heart of all we do.
Due to an increase in student applications, Weymouth College is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Engineering Lecturer to join our team. We are committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a stimulating learning environment that nurtures innovation and academic excellence.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineering professional to make a career change; down with the “tools” and into the classroom to share your knowledge and expertise influencing the next generation of engineers.
You may also be an experienced tutor or assessor, looking for a change or a new challenge. Whatever your rationale, this role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. We are continuing to develop our college curriculum and want enthusiastic, industry experienced and committed individuals to help us achieve our goals. We would welcome applications from individuals with experience of any of the following specialisms – manufacturing engineering, CNC, fabrication & welding, linked to departmental flexibility.
Within this role the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering outstanding teaching and assessment up to Level 3 which includes study programmes and apprenticeships within manufacturing engineering, fabrication & welding, in both a workshop and classroom environment. With an enthusiastic and engaging approach, you will have the ability to motivate students and support them to achieve their potential.
You will play an important role in developing creative resources to inspire outstanding learning and will be responsible for the monitoring and tracking of learner progress to promote positive outcomes for learners.
You will hold a vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, as well as a relevant teaching qualification and assessors award, or be willing to work towards.
Our excellent benefits and rewards package:
- Access to teachers pensions scheme pension
- Up to 56 days annual leave per year including bank holidays & closure during Christmas period
- Access to our gym, restaurant and salon
- Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including dedicated Health & Wellbeing days, VDU Eyecare voucher scheme, occupational health and a trained team of Mental Health First Aiders
- Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
- Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Brian Oman on brian_oman at weymouth. dot ac dot uk
Safeguarding
Weymouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.