Dental Technician Educator and Laboratory Supervisor

University of Lancashire; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Preston is seeking a dedicated Dental Technician Educator and Laboratory Supervisor. This role involves hands-on teaching, mentorship, and academic support across various dental programs. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience as a Dental Technician and a strong background in training teams. The position offers various lifestyle benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Attractive annual leave

Comprehensive employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of working as a Dental Technician.
• Ability to demonstrate and undertake elective technical supervision of students.

Responsibilities

• Support students in developing essential technical and theoretical skills.
• Play an active role in assessment, curriculum development and research.
• Contribute to wider School and University activities.

Skills

Technical skills in dental technology

Training experience

Education

Diploma in Dental Technology or Clinical Dental Technology

Undergraduate degree in a relevant area

Job description

Overview

By joining the University of Lancashire, you’ll become part of a thriving community of talent that’s united by a shared vision – to transform the lives of our students and create prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Every colleague has a vital role to play in helping us achieve this vision.

About the role: We’re looking for a dedicated Dental Technician Educator and Laboratory Supervisor to join our dynamic teaching team in Dentistry. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of dental professionals through hands-on teaching, mentorship, and academic support across our BDS, Dental Technology, and Clinical Dental Technology degree programmes and apprenticeships.

As a key member of our teaching team, you\u2019ll support students in developing essential technical and theoretical skills, play an active role in assessment, curriculum development and research, and contribute to wider School and University activities, including income generation.

Responsibilities

• Support students in developing essential technical and theoretical skills.
• Play an active role in assessment, curriculum development and research.
• Contribute to wider School and University activities, including income generation.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to have substantial experience of working as a Dental Technician and experience of training a dental team. Excellent technical skills are required, along with the ability to demonstrate and undertake elective technical supervision of students.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Dental Technology or Clinical Dental Technology, an undergraduate degree in a relevant area or willingness to undertake upon appointment.
• Registration with the General Dental Council as Dental Technician or Clinical Dental Technician.

Additional information

You will be primarily based at our Preston campus but will involve occasional travel for University-related business.

What we can offer you

Our people are our most important asset. We\u2019ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you\u2019ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

Diversity, inclusion & safeguarding

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.