Apprentice Lecturer (Mechanical)

Cardiff and Vale College; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale College seeks an Apprentice Lecturer (Mechanical) for its Aerospace department at the International Centre for Aerospace Training. This role involves teaching, student assessment, and curriculum development, inspiring future aerospace professionals in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about aviation and aerospace education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lessons, teach classes, and assess students.
• Support students' academic and welfare needs.
• Participate in curriculum development and marketing.

Skills

Welsh language skills

Job description

Are you passionate about aviation and eager to inspire the next generation of aerospace professionals? Cardiff and Vale College is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Lecturer (Mechanical) within our renowned Aerospace department.

This role is based at the cutting-edge International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT) — a premier hub for aviation excellence and innovation. Join a team that's shaping the future of aerospace through hands-on training, expert mentoring, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Undertaking of all pedagogic work such as lesson preparation, classroom teaching, tutorial work and marking.
• Conducting student assessments in order to place students, monitor progress and identify learning support needs.
• Providing appropriate student support in order to meet both the academic and welfare needs of learners and ensuring that all relevant information is recorded on the appropriate College systems.
• Undertaking all organisational and administrative work associated with the above.This includes, inter alia, attending team meetings, taking part in professional development activities and staff appraisals, maintaining accurate teaching-related records including details of assessment and attendance.
• Taking part in course evaluation activities and contributing to the development of the curriculum.
• An involvement in marketing, i.e. identification of consumer requirements, creating appropriate publicity materials and working with external agencies where appropriate.
• Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably required of you commensurate with your grade; at your initial place of work or at other locations in the College catchment area.
• Administration and management of institutions or of education and training programmes (or significant facets or sub-divisions of any of these).
• Undertaking such individual or collaborative research and consultancy work as shall be agreed by the College Management.
• Welsh language skills are not essential but would be desirable for this role.

For the outstanding candidate, this is an excellent opportunity to not only work at Cardiff and Vale Colleges’ International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT Campus) but also to be part of a successful and growing team using the most up to date teaching and industry resources inspiring the next generation of Aircraft Engineers, Technicians and Mechanics to support an ever growing and expanding industry

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

The closing date for completed applications 09/06/2025 at 12:00pm.

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or [e-mail].

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College’s procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.

These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.

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