Course Director - Engineering

Basing stoke College of Technology; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established further education college is seeking a Course Director for its Engineering Department. This role offers the chance to lead and coordinate extensive study programs, ensuring innovative and inclusive teaching practices. With a strong focus on student support and progression, the successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping the future of engineering education. The college values diversity and is committed to safeguarding its learners. This is an exciting opportunity for both new and experienced educators to make a significant impact in the field of engineering education.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Free onsite Gym

Annual Wellbeing Day

Season ticket loans

Discount on major retailers

Onsite Nursery and Restaurants

Hair & Beauty discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering engineering courses and managing educational programs.
• Strong organisational skills to track and monitor student progress.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the Engineering Department's full-time and apprenticeship programs.
• Deliver innovative teaching and support to students.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Organisational Skills

Teaching Skills

Management Experience

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Teaching Qualification (desirable)

Job description

Engineering Department

Course Director - Engineering

FTE 1.0 (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

The salary for this role is £49,967.00 p/a - £58,967.00 p/a.

The salary will be worked out depending on your experience and qualifications

Closing date for this role is: 23/02/2025

Shortlisting will take place on: 25/02/2025

Interviews will be held on: 07/03/2025

We're a college that promotes progression and development in all our staff and will consider those who have industry experience; you do not have to be a teacher to teach in FE - we will train you!

Whether you're new to teaching or experienced in the engineering field, we'd love to hear from you!

Basingstoke College of Technology is a leading and well-respected further education college situated in North Hampshire, easily accessible and with excellent transport links to surrounding areas.

The college is rated Good by Ofsted, with outstanding features and has continued to improve since its last inspection. Working in our Engineering department, you will deliver inclusive, responsive and innovative teaching, learning, and support to students.

Main Responsibilities

The main responsibility of the role is to provide co-ordination and course direction for the Engineering Department's extensive full-time study programmes, apprenticeships, part-time, and higher-level programmes.

You will have the ability to deliver the curriculum creatively with strong independent organisational skills. You will also have administrative responsibilities around the tracking, monitoring, and recording of learners' work, progress, and outcomes. You will also lead new learners onto programmes in conjunction with local schools and employers. Management experience would be beneficial as you will manage a small team of staff; however, this is not essential.

Benefits

• 35 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Free onsite Gym
• Annual Wellbeing Day
• Season ticket loans (restrictions apply)
• Circle to work Scheme (restrictions apply)
• Discount on major retailers via BCoT app
• Nursery, Restaurants, Starbucks (onsite!) Hair & Beauty discounts

BCoT is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

BCoT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its learners, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure (payable by the candidate) as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.