Lecturer / Course Manager in Agricultural Engineering

Reaseheath College; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Nantwich is seeking multiple motivated individuals for the role of Lecturer/Course Manager in Agricultural Engineering. You will deliver and develop curriculum content and support students' practical learning in a dynamic environment. The successful candidates will have industry expertise and relevant qualifications, with a focus on enhancing the agricultural engineering training offered. Competitive annual leave and a generous pension scheme are part of the benefits package.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution

On-site gym membership

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Successful experience in agricultural engineering, engines, welding, and fabrication.
• Assessor award qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Relevant Internal Verifier's qualification or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Land-based Engineering curriculum content.
• Lead and guide students in practical activities.
• Build relationships with industry and stakeholders.

Skills

Industry knowledge in agricultural engineering

Technical knowledge in engines, welding, and machinery

Flexible approach

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in vocational area

Level 5 or 6 qualification in Engineering

Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Lecturer/Course Manager in Agricultural Engineering

Job Title: Lecturer/Course Manager in Agricultural Engineering

Status: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Ongoing, multiple vacancies

Assessment Centre Date: To be confirmed based on regular reviews of applications

Overview

Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. The College has significantly invested in the Engineering facility, with a £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre boasting some fantastic, state of the art facilities and equipment for teaching purposes. As the UK's leading academy for agricultural engineering, we are constantly raising the bar to deliver training in the advanced technology needed to maintain the complex tractors and agricultural machinery used in precision farming. Our Agricultural Engineering team with industry expertise, support the development of students technical knowledge and practical skills with the maintenance of agricultural machinery.

About the role

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with strong industry and technical knowledge and experience to join our Agricultural Engineering department. Due to continuous growth and investment, we now have a Lecturer / Course Manager in Agricultural Engineering vacancy, with the prospect of recruiting multiple candidates to support the ongoing expansion of the department offering.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver Land-based Engineering curriculum content, consistent with college approved procedures to meet learner and customer needs.
• Lead and guide students in a range of practical, theoretical and assessment activity which enhances learning and exceeds industry expectations.
• Have a flexible approach where transferable skills and knowledge are utilised across all areas of the Engineering department.
• Build relationships with industry and associated stakeholders to enhance the reputation of the College and maximise income streams.
• Aid the management team in the acquisition of resources to aid in delivery of all programmes.

The successful candidate will have

• A period of relevant and successful time, within the vocational area focusing on agricultural engineering, engines, welding and fabrication, and machinery technology
• Minimum Level 3 qualification within the vocational area.
• Level 5 or 6 qualification in Engineering
• A relevant teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Assessor award qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• A relevant Internal Verifier's qualification (or willingness to work towards one).

We can offer you

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free Parking

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at [emailprotected] should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.