Lecturer in Automotive

New College Durham; Framwellgate Moor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible benefits

Annual leave benefits

Staff development days

Free car parking

Gym/Beauty discounts

Job summary

New College Durham invites applications for a lecturer to teach and manage learning on a range of courses including Level 1/2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and Level 2/3 Apprenticeship Standards. The role combines theory with practical sessions and requires a firm understanding of current electrical practices.

The post holder will contribute to innovative teaching using digital tools, foster student achievement, and support development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching in Further Education.
• Ability to develop and assess learning using digital tools and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach Level 1 and 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair and Level 2/3 Apprenticeship Standards.
• Contribute to development and embedding of innovative teaching, learning, and assessment practices.

Job description

*Starting salary determined by assessment methodology

If you are looking to further your career at a groundbreaking and award-winning College, we’d love to hear from you!
The post holder will teach and manage learning on a range of courses including:-

• Level 1 and 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Level 2 and 3 Apprenticeship Standards

The post holder will contribute to the development and embedding of innovative teaching, learning, and assessment practices, including the appropriate and ethical use of digital and AI-supported technologies where relevant.
We welcome candidates with a passion for coaching, mentoring or teaching. A commitment to supporting development and achievement is essential. Our experienced team are looking for a lecturer to motivate students and celebrate their success. Therefore, candidates must be passionate about working with and inspiring our learners. We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds, including those seeking to enter the education profession. This role will involve a combination of theory and practical-based sessions. Applicants will need to have a firm understanding of current electrical practices, due to the complex and technical nature of the Electrical Installation programmes.
New College Durham offer a wide range of benefits to enhance your professional development, take care of your health and well-being and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. On top of this, our flexible benefits scheme lets you choose from a comprehensive selection of benefits and rewards to meet your individual needs.
New College Durham offers support and benefit options such as:

• Hybrid working for greater work/life balance
• Family friendly policies including Flexible Working, Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental Leave, and Special Leave
• Generous annual leave package and option to purchase additional annual leave
• Training, support and the opportunity to develop your professional skills, including three full days each year exclusively to staff development
• Free car parking
• Reduced price for gym and beauty treatments

About us

New College Durham is a great place to work. It is a high performing and financially outstanding college. We are continually investing in new facilities and resources to benefit our students, such as our new development, T.H.E HUB.

Staff who are new to teaching in FE may be eligible for the Levelling up premium payment for FE teachers here at New College Durham; please check GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) for more details.

New College Durham is one of the leading Further Education colleges in the North East and continues to be at the forefront of new initiatives, being one of the few colleges in the North East to offer all the new T-Level programmes.

We focus on providing training and education that creates the best outcomes for our students, giving them the edge in their chosen industry.

New College Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, as well as vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to be suitable to work with these groups and share this commitment.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive and diverse community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.

As an inclusive employer awarded the following recognitions demonstrate our commitment to our workforce/the community we serve:

• Disability Confident Status
• Mindful Employer
• Dying to Work
• Better Health at Work – maintaining excellence.

New College Durham have further signed up to the AOC Mental Health and Wellbeing charter, as well as the AOC EDI Charter.

We recognise that applicants may use AI-assisted tools (such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Grammarly or similar technologies) to support the preparation of applications. However, all information submitted must accurately reflect the applicant's own skills, experience and qualifications. During the recruitment process, candidates will be asked to discuss or expand upon information provided within their application.

We pride ourselves on our dedication to safeguarding all students; to do so we follow a strict vetting process whereby any offer of employment will be subject to the appropriate checks.

Before applying for a role with New College Durham it is important to note that it is an offence to do so if you believe you are a persons whom is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To read more information in relation to the DBS Code of Practice please see below; DBS code of practice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Please note that Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) will not be accepted.