The vacancy
Are you an experienced engineer in Refrigeration & HVAC? Do you have a passion for sharing your knowledge and developing future professionals? We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Refrigeration & HVAC, responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and supporting students' progression towards successful completion of their courses.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Deliver formal scheduled teaching and tutorials, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.
- Implement new learning technologies and maintain an effective teaching file.
- Manage student morale and discipline, working closely with college managers and the team.
- Record and report data accurately, including eILPs, e-registers, assessments, and student progress records.
- Stay up-to-date with academic and vocational subjects, maintaining industry links.
- Contribute to safeguarding, equality, and diversity.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Teaching Duties
- Deliver high-quality teaching across various Refrigeration & HVAC Engineering courses.
- Integrate Maths and English into lessons.
- Develop engaging and inclusive learning experiences with Lead Practitioners.
- Maintain consistent student discipline in line with college policies.
- Involve students in assessing their learning and understanding the wider context of their specialist area.
- Ensure teaching materials meet quality assurance standards.
- Participate in the college’s quality cycle and maintain accurate assessment records.
- Monitor student absences and behaviour, taking appropriate actions.
- Set challenging personal targets for students to help them fulfil their potential.
- Liaise with course teams, student support, and parents/carers as needed.
Essential Criteria
- Relevant qualifications and experience in Refrigeration & HVAC Engineering.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development.
- Ability to supervise and support learners effectively.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and equal opportunities policies.
- GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English.
If you are passionate about teaching and have the skills and experience required, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of engineering education.
To apply for this post click 'Apply Now', for further information contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk
Closing date: 30th November
As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable tosponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The Government have announced the first-round of ‘Levelling up’ bursaries for new Further Education teachers in STEM and Early Years, running from Autumn 2024 – Spring 2025. If eligible, the payment varies from £2,000 - £6,000. See the full eligibility criteria through the following link - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/levelling-up-premium-payments-for-fe-teacher
About Us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
Ambition
To achieve the highest standards.
Support
A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
Partnership
Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
Innovation
We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
Responsibility
We take individual and collective responsibility.
Equality
We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.
