About The Role
The Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering department is a strategic priority and key growth area within the college and the local area. Our delivery includes study programmes, adult and commercial provision and Higher Education at our City Campus in Sunderland.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative individual to engage with and inspire a new generation of engineers to support positive student experience, progress and destination. This appointment will offer the opportunity to play a key role in driving forward quality advanced manufacturing engineering provision reflective of the highest industry practice and standards.
About You
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, qualified engineer with industry level skills, experience and expertise in milling, turning and handfitting. Candidates should have an engineering qualification with a mechanical discipline focus. It would be desirable that the candidate would have the ability to deliver Mathematics and Engineering Science to level 5. We also welcome applications from newly qualified engineering graduates.
These appointments offer the opportunity for EITHER current teaching practitioners OR those currently in industry looking for a career change with an ambition to teach. For the latter, the college will support individuals regarding achievement of a teaching qualification within an appropriate timescale upon joining the college.
About Us
At Education Partnership Northeast, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the Northeast of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the Northeast for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally.
We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group.
What’s in it for you?
Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive and extensive benefits package.
- Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
- Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
- LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
- Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
- We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
- Extensive wellbeing support through a dedicated Wellbeing Adviser, and a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
- Free parking on most campuses.
As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
