Lecturer in Motorsport (Motor Vehicle) - 2 roles available

jobs24.co.uk; Preston; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking college as a Lecturer in Motorsport, where you can inspire the next generation of engineers. This exciting role offers you the chance to share your industry experience and passion in a supportive environment, guiding students through hands-on projects and real-world applications. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to professional development, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of motor vehicle engineering. Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, flexible working options, and a rewarding career dedicated to making a positive impact. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

40 days holiday plus bank holidays

Continuous Professional Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Membership of Teacher's Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• New to teaching, must be working towards Level 2 in English & Maths.
• Relevant industry experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and guide students in motor vehicle engineering.
• Share knowledge through hands-on projects and industry collaborations.

Skills

Industry experience in motor vehicle engineering

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in technical specialism

Level 2 qualification in English & Maths

Job description

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the next generation of motor vehicle engineers? Myerscough College invites you to seize an extraordinary opportunity as a Lecturer in Motorsport.

At Myerscough College, we believe that education is the key to unlocking the boundless potential within each student. As a Lecturer in Motorsport, you will play a pivotal role in inspiring and guiding our students on their path to success. Your industry experience, passion, and dedication will serve as a guiding light, nurturing their talents and instilling in them a profound love for the world of motor vehicle engineering.

With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to share your wealth of knowledge and practical experience through hands-on projects, industry collaborations, and real-world applications, to provide our students with the skills they need to thrive in their future careers.

Minimum Requirements:

1. You must be new to teaching and not already hold any teaching qualifications.
2. You must be working towards or have a Level 2 qualification in English & Maths.
3. You must have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in your technical specialism.
4. Relevant industry experience is required.

Applicants may also be eligible for funding through the Taking Teaching Further programme from the DfE, and a financial incentive of £6000 may be offered to attract those with the relevant knowledge and industry experience to teach in this specialist area in our College.

Should a successful candidate be found prior to the closing date, we reserve the right to remove this advert.

Why join us?

At Myerscough College and University Centre, we have a nationally and internationally recognised Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education, and Apprenticeship provision. We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment, where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students.

What We Offer:

• A generous holiday allowance of 40 days, plus bank holidays.
• Regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide wellbeing support in moments of need.
• Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme, with a remarkable 28.68% employer contribution rate.

We are flexible working friendly and happy to discuss interest in flexible working.

Visit our website here for the full list of excellent benefits our college offers.

Please note that as part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, our background screening checks include limited online searches. Online searches will only be undertaken in respect of the successful candidate, as a pre-conditional term of our job offer.

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks.

The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process due to a disability, please speak with a member of the People team.

As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.