Blacksmithing Lecturer

Teaching Vacancies; Lewes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

CPD and teacher training

Free onsite parking

Discounted Plumpton wine

Staff discounts on Plumpton courses

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite gym access

Job summary

Plumpton College is seeking staff who want to make a difference in our dynamic craft education department. With a large student body and strong resources, we value collaboration and continuous improvement.

We look for candidates with a degree or professional qualification in a relevant field, metalsmithing/blacksmithing experience, and a willingness to pursue a teaching qualification. Excellent communication and a passion for education are essential to empower the next generation of craft

Qualifications

• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field.
• Industry experience in metalsmithing or blacksmithing.
• A teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for education and empowering future generations of craft professionals.

Skills

Industry experience in metalsmithing/·

Education

Degree or professional qualification in a relevant field

Teaching qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field.
• Industry experience in metalsmithing or blacksmithing.
• A teaching qualification (or willingness to obtain one).
• A strong commitment to student success and collaboration.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for education and empowering future generations of craft professionals.

With over 3,000 students, excellent resources and a drive for continuous improvement, Plumpton College is actively seeking staff who want to make a difference and be part of this exciting phase of our development. At Plumpton College we are Ambitious & Progressive, Enterprising, Professional, Supportive and Passionate about everything we do – if you share these values and would like to be part of our growing team then we’d like to hear from you.

What the college offers its staff

• up to 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas
• membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• comprehensive CPD and teacher training (where applicable)
• TOTUM card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• free onsite parking
• discounted Plumpton wine
• staff discounts on Plumpton courses
• free eye tests
• cycle to work scheme
• and free use of the onsite gym

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.