Lecturer - Electrical Engineering

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

43 days annual leave

CPD days and funded qualifications

Same-day GP appointments

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking a Lecturer- Electrical Engineering to deliver high-quality teaching and learning, helping students develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to succeed in their chosen careers.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator or an industry professional moving into teaching, with a key role in providing an engaging learning experience and contributing to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and/or substantial industry experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge within the Electrical Engineering sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate and support learners from a range of backgrounds.
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and continuous professional development.
• A willingness to work towards and achieve a recognised teaching qualification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in Electrical Engineering.
• Plan and prepare engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements and learner needs.
• Support, motivate and monitor student progress and achievement.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and assessment outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Participate in course reviews, team meetings and professional development activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to enhance the student experience.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication

Engage and motivate learners

CPD commitment

Education

Electrical Engineering qualifications or substantial industry experience

Job description

Lecturer – Electrical Engineering

Are you passionate about Electrical Engineering and keen to inspire the next generation of industry professionals? DN Colleges is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Lecturer- Electrical Engineering to deliver high-quality teaching and learning, supporting students to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to succeed in their chosen careers.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator or an industry professional looking to move into teaching. You will play a key role in providing an engaging learning experience, helping students achieve their full potential while contributing to the continued success and development of the curriculum area.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment in Electrical Engineering.
• Plan and prepare engaging lessons that meet curriculum requirements and learner needs.
• Support, motivate and monitor student progress and achievement.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and assessment outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Participate in course reviews, team meetings and professional development activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to enhance the student experience.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant qualifications and/or substantial industry experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge within the Electrical Engineering sector.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate and support learners from a range of backgrounds.
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and continuous professional development.
• A willingness to work towards and achieve a recognised teaching qualification if not already held.

Benefits for Working for DN Colleges

Why Join Us?

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, widely recognised as one of the strongest workplace pension schemes available in the UK.
• 43 days annual leave, comprising 35 bookable annual leave days, 8 bank holidays, and 8 days off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities. We invest in our colleagues’ growth and development by offering dedicated CPD days throughout the year, access to funded qualifications, support through our internal panel for personal development requests, and a wide range of resources via our e-learning platform.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, and an electric car scheme.
• Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), same-day GP access, retail benefits and electric car scheme.
• On-site perks, from coffee shops and food halls to floristry, hair and beauty services, and gym facilities.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Lecturer- Electrical Engineering but you might know this as Electrical Engineering Lecturer, Engineering Lecturer, Electrical Engineering Tutor, Further Education Engineering Lecturer, Engineering Training Instructor.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• Even if you are not a teacher yet, please get in touch to discuss how we can support you through our Trade to Teach or Let's Teach programmes.
• If this role qualifies for the Teacher Pension Scheme and this would be your first teaching role, two years' service must be completed before pension benefits are added to your teacher pension record.
• If you need more information about this or any other part of this advert, please contact us at [e-mail].

Additional Information

Teaching Qualifications: Applicants are not required to hold a teaching qualification at the point of appointment. However, they must be willing to work towards and achieve a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification within the first 18 months of employment. This qualification must then be maintained through ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD). At DN Colleges Group, a recognised teaching qualification is defined as Level 5 or above.

Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally.

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.