Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

East Lancashire Learning Group; Nelson; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave with Christmas 2

Enhanced sick pay and family policies

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition and long service

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College, part of East Lancashire Learning Group, is seeking a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to join an experienced team. The role focuses on delivering engineering programmes, developing resources, and assessing students. A teaching qualification is preferred, with strong industry experience advantageous.

Based at the Nelson and Colne College site, travel across sites may be required. Candidates with experience in T-Level delivery and Level 3 RQF subjects will be supported

Job description

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to join our team of experienced industry professionals. As Engineering has been identified as a key strategic priority for the College Group, we are committed to supporting growth and investment in this area. Key to this is looking to strengthen our existing team and ensure we have the capacity for growth. On this basis, we are keen to hear from applicants who have experience in any of the below specialisms:

Specialisms

• Experience with T-Level delivery
• Hand Fitting
• Machining (Milling & Turning)
• CNC Machining (Milling & Turning)

The role will be primarily based at our Nelson and Colne College site but there may be a requirement to travel across sites. This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation, or a talented aspiring trainee teacher looking for support with their teaching qualification.

What you will be doing

• Teaching on a range of programmes, delivering effective learning for students in the Engineering department
• Planning and preparing high quality teaching and learning
• Developing and sharing resources for the course/subject
• Completing required assessments in relation to student assignments
• An enthusiastic team player
• Recognised teaching qualification or a willingness to undertake this
• Strong industry experience would be an advantage and could be considered in place of a degree level qualification for the right candidate.
• Successful teaching experience (ideally on Pearson BTEC) with a background in delivery of Level 3 RQF subjects would be advantageous.
• Degree level qualification or appropriate professional qualification (or equivalent level of experience)

About the college

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success and is seen within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. We offer an outstanding range of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision and generations of families have benefited from an exceptional education at Nelson and Colne College.

Benefits

• Eligibility to join the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites