CBE/Engineering Lecturer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sefton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 60 days + wellbeing

Pension scheme with contributions

Benefits platform & discounts

Wellbeing & assistance programme

Travel loan facilities

Flexible working

Professional development

Staff discounts & facilities

Job summary

The City of Liverpool College is seeking a dynamic lecturer to teach across Level 1 to Level 5 in engineering and built environment subjects, including evening provision. The role also involves curriculum development and keeping up with national developments.

You will bring current industry knowledge and civil engineering experience, with a relevant degree and a teaching qualification or willingness to gain one. The post is offered as permanent or temporary depending on department needs.

Qualifications

• Degree level in a subject relevant to the role.
• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to complete one.
• Minimum Level 3 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical and theoretical lessons across Level 1 to Level 5, including evening provision.
• Set and mark work under college assessment policies, recording work and assessment.
• Create inclusive, stimulating learning environments with purposeful, respectful behaviour.
• Track student progress and attendance under college systems.
• Bring current industry knowledge into technical and vocational teaching.
• Contribute to curriculum design and development in the subject area.
• Keep up to date with national developments in the subject area each year.
• Liaise with the Deputy Head or Head of School on programme design and teaching administration.
• Work with colleagues to develop students' English and Maths skills within the subject.
• Communicate with parents, carers and students, including parents' evenings and open events.
• Provide enrichment opportunities that enhance the student experience.
• Support cross-college activities such as enrolment and invigilation periods.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Professional standards

Education

Degree level in relevant subject

Teaching qualification or willingness to gain one

Job description

This lecturing post sits in the Engineering, Green Technologies & Logistics department at The City of Liverpool College and is offered as permanent or temporary work. The job is teaching, learning and assessment across Level 1 to Level 5 programmes in engineering and built environment subjects, including evening provision, plus contributing to curriculum development. The college wants people who bring current industry knowledge and built environment experience, and the advert is a talent pool. Fit depends on a relevant degree, civil engineering experience and a teaching qualification or willingness to gain one.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver practical and theoretical lessons across Level 1 to Level 5, including evening provision
• Set and mark work under college assessment policies, recording work and assessment
• Create inclusive, stimulating learning environments with purposeful, respectful behaviour
• Track student progress and attendance under college systems
• Bring current industry knowledge into technical and vocational teaching
• Contribute to curriculum design and development in the subject area
• Keep up to date with national developments in the subject area each year
• Liaise with the Deputy Head or Head of School on programme design and teaching administration
• Work with colleagues to develop students' English and Maths skills within the subject
• Communicate with parents, carers and students, including parents' evenings and open events
• Provide enrichment opportunities that enhance the student experience
• Support cross-college activities such as enrolment and invigilation periods

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree level in a subject relevant to the role
• Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to complete one
• Minimum Level 3 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete

Experience

• Relevant vocational experience in civil engineering
• Recent experience of teaching and assessing on professional construction courses
• Proven experience of curriculum planning, development and delivery in professional construction

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of professional construction provision
• Excellent computer literacy
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills
• Setting high standards for students, colleagues and self

Other

• Engaged in continuing professional development

Nice to have

• Experience of resource-based learning
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Experience of assessing student needs and planning curriculum for them, including Technology Enhanced Learning
• Understanding of curriculum development to meet employers' training needs
• Understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes

What’s offered

• 60 days annual holiday plus one wellbeing day
• Teachers' Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 24%
• Employee benefits platform with discounts and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme, wellbeing portal, free eye test voucher and free flu vaccinations
• Interest-free loans for annual Merseytravel and Merseyrail travel passes
• Flexible working depending on business need
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• Free sports and fitness facilities and staff discounts on hair, beauty and restaurant