Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

RNN Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RNN Group in Nottingham, United Kingdom, is seeking a dedicated lecturer in Machining and Engineering Operations to share industry expertise with learners. You will deliver practical machining and mechanical engineering teaching across workshop and classroom environments, including lathe and milling operations, maintenance, mechatronics, fitting and assembly techniques, and assessment up to Level 3.

Join a team committed to inspiring students and supporting their potential.

Qualifications

• Hold a vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, plus a teaching qualification and an assessors award.
• Experience delivering practical machining education in workshop and classroom settings.
• Ability to monitor learner progress and set SMART targets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding teaching and assessment up to Level 3 across programmes and apprenticeships.
• Develop resources and monitor learner progress to promote positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with curriculum team and other departments to achieve objectives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Assessment skills

Industry experience in machining

Workshop and classroom delivery

Education

Vocational qualification Level 3+

Teaching qualification

Assessor's award

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Machining and Engineering Operations professional to make a career change; down with the tools and into the classroom to share your knowledge and expertise influencing the next generation of skilled machinist and mechanical engineers. You may also be an experienced tutor or assessor, looking for a change or a new challenge. Whatever your rationale, this role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. We are growing and developing our curriculum and want passionate, industry experienced and committed individuals to help us achieve our goals develop the area as a Centre of Excellence. Within this role the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering outstanding teaching and assessment up to Level 3 which includes study programmes, adult programmes and apprenticeships within practical machining (Lathe and Milling machine, etc.), mechanical engineering operations, maintenance, mechatronics, fitting and assembly techniques, manual turning, manual milling, and maintaining mechanical devices in both workshop and classroom environments. With an enthusiastic and engaging approach, you will have the ability to motivate students and support them to achieve their potential. The role of lecturer is to equip our students with skills for their future through the delivery of outstanding education and training and inspire students to achieve their potential. This role offers you the opportunity to do this every day. It is the job satisfaction that comes from this that makes a teaching role special. The key roles of a Lecturer are to deliver excellent teaching, completing the relevant preparation and marking that supports this, and to set SMART targets to enable students to reach their potential. You Will You Will play an important role in developing creative resources to inspire outstanding learning and will be responsible for the monitoring and tracking of learner progress to promote positive outcomes for learners., You will work as part of the curriculum team at North Nottinghamshire College and you will also closely, take direction from our Curriculum Team Leaders. You will be line managed by the Curriculum Manager. In this role you will also work in collaboration with Technicians, Personal Development Coordinators, Work Placement Officers and other internal departments such as examinations and curriculum administration.

• Access to teachers pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 15.6% to 23.68%)
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year (35) including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

What is the RNN Group?

RNN Group s main goal is to be an outstanding education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too.

Candidates should be an effective and motivated team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues and management to achieve strategic and organisational objectives. You will hold a vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, as well as a relevant teaching qualification and assessors award, or be willing to work towards. You will be able to bring the subject to life, using combined methods of practical, theoretical and digital which will engage your learners and provide them with the best skills, knowledge and behaviours for the future.