Lecturer - Brickwork

UHI Inverness; Inverness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

62 days annual leave

Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme

Staff discount

Onsite hair and beauty salon and gym

Sick pay

Staff support

Cycle to Work

Glasses subsidy

Job summary

UHI Inverness invites applications for a permanent lecturer role primarily in the Brickwork team, delivering Construction units at Inverness College main campus/Balloch. You will join an experienced, diverse team and deliver curriculum through innovative teaching, with emphasis on best practice.

Training will be provided; no formal teaching qualification required. Strong interpersonal and IT skills (MS Office) are desirable; PVG clearance will be required before starting.

Qualifications

• You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply as training will be provided, however some experience of instructing or teaching is welcome.
• Effective interpersonal skills and good IT skills in applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject related software.

Responsibilities

• Teaching / Facilitating Learning
• Assessment
• Guidance and Support
• Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Job description

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11 colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Inverness is at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Inverness has locations at Inverness Campus and also the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch) and Harbour Road (Sustainable Construction Centre).

We are seeking a candidate for a permanent position as lecturer primarily in the Brickwork team, to work alongside academic colleagues as part of the delivery of a variety of units, specifically in the subject area Construction. You will be based at the Inverness College main campus/Scottish school of forestry located at Balloch.

This roles presents a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person who enjoys teaching and learning to join an experienced and diverse team. You will be required to deliver curriculum in an innovative manner with a focus on best practice in the teaching of topics relevant to your role. You will be required to be an effective team member able to deliver a high-quality curriculum and educational experience.

Key Accountabilities:

• Teaching / Facilitating Learning
• Assessment
• Guidance and Support
• Planning and Preparing the Learning Experience
• Quality and Standards
• Professional Practice and Development

You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply as training will be provided, however some experience of instructing or teaching is welcome. You should possess effective interpersonal skills and have good IT skills in applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject related software packages.

Benefits of working for UHI Inverness

• 62 days annual leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme through SPPA
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon and gym facilities
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing employment.

Application Closing Date: 04October 26

Shortlisting will take place: 05 October 26

Interviews week commencing 09 October 26

Please note that UHI Inverness does not hold a sponsorship licence for work visas. Applicants must therefore already have the legal right to work in the UK through their own status or visa arrangements. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at this time.

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.