Engineering Course Leader (Tutor), Golden Hello + Bursary Enhancement + CPD Initiatives

Burton and South Derbyshire College; Newhall; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Engineering Course Leader to join their outstanding team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and deliver a variety of engineering programmes, providing students with the skills they need to excel in their careers. The successful candidate will bring a wealth of engineering knowledge and teaching experience, fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment. With a commitment to employee development and a range of generous benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of education. If you're driven and eager to inspire the next generation of engineers, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policies

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent staff training programme

On-site nursery

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual eye tests

Access to onsite gym

Staff discounts at dining and beauty services

Employee of the Month scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified and enthusiastic individual with engineering and teaching experience.
• Willingness to work towards teaching qualifications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead on full-time engineering programmes.
• Demonstrate innovative teaching and motivate learners to succeed.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Teaching skills

Communication skills

CNC experience

Education

Higher Education qualification in Engineering

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Engineering Course Leader (Tutor)
Full time: 37 hours per week
Location: Stephen Burke Construction Academy, Swadlincote
Salary: Up to £34,948 pro rata
PLUS £4,500 'Golden Hello' staged over 3 years
PLUS Bursary up to £1,800 per year (qualification level dependent)
PLUS, up to £11,000 professional development bursary for formal education and training qualifications including:

1. Level 3-5 Education & Teaching
2. Level 3 TAQA Assessor Qualification
3. Level 4 TAQA Internal Quality Assurance Qualification
4. Level 4 Engineering

Who are we looking for?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is seeking to appoint a qualified, committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Engineering team to deliver and lead on a range of full-time programmes.

Applicants will require working knowledge and experience within the areas of Engineering and Manufacture with a focus on technical skills and machining; CNC experience would be desirable. You will teach across a range of Engineering courses and modules aligned to their occupational skillset in order to deliver high-quality provision to our learners. In this role, you will be required to demonstrate innovative teaching and learning, coupled with excellent communication skills to motivate and guide learners to succeed.

Applicants will ideally hold a relevant Higher Education qualification in Engineering or related subjects and have industrial experience alongside appropriate teaching and assessing qualifications. The College welcomes applications from vocational specialists who desire to pursue a career in further education and is therefore prepared to offer training for individuals to gain a recognised teaching qualification alongside this role. (We will also welcome graduate applications for this role on our Graduate Teaching Programme. For more information please contact.)

If you feel you have the skills, motivation, and understanding for this role, we would love to hear from you.

You should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

Why come and work for us?
Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

1. Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
2. Generous holiday plans
3. Free Employee Assistance Programme
4. Flexible working policies
5. Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
6. Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
7. On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
8. Cycle to Work Scheme
9. Free annual eye tests
10. Access to our onsite gym
11. Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro, and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
12. Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme

Burton and South Derbyshire College is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service, and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors, and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Monday 28th April 2025. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.