Talent Pool - Lecturer / Course Manager in Agricultural Engineering

Reaseheath College; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Nantwich seeks a Lecturer/Course Manager in Agricultural Engineering. The role involves delivering curriculum content, guiding students, and collaborating with industry. Candidates should possess relevant vocational experience and qualifications. Opportunities for professional development are available, along with generous benefits such as annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

35 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Two-week festive/New Year shutdown

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

On-site gym membership

Pluxee reward scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in vocational area focusing on agricultural engineering.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification required.
• Level 5 or 6 qualification in Engineering required.
• Relevant teaching qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Assessor award qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Relevant Internal Verifier's qualification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Land-based Engineering curriculum content.
• Guide students in practical and theoretical activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering department on shared skills.
• Build relationships with industry stakeholders.
• Assist management in acquiring necessary resources.

Skills

Vocational experience in agricultural engineering

Engines

Welding and fabrication

Machinery technology

Education

Level 3 qualification in relevant area

Level 5 or 6 qualification in Engineering

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. The College has invested in the Engineering facility, including the £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre with state of the art facilities for teaching purposes. As the UK's leading academy for agricultural engineering, we deliver training in the advanced technology needed to maintain tractors and agricultural machinery used in precision farming.

Our Agricultural Engineering team supports the development of students' technical knowledge and practical skills in maintaining agricultural machinery.

About the role

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with strong industry and technical knowledge to join our Agricultural Engineering department. Due to continuous growth and investment, we now have vacancies for a Lecturer / Course Manager in Agricultural Engineering, with the prospect of recruiting multiple candidates to support the ongoing expansion of the department.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver Land-based Engineering curriculum content, aligned with college procedures to meet learner and customer needs.
• Lead and guide students in practical, theoretical and assessment activities to enhance learning and meet industry expectations.
• Collaborate across the Engineering department to utilise transferable skills and knowledge.
• Build relationships with industry and stakeholders to enhance the College's reputation and maximise income streams.
• Assist the management team in acquiring resources to support delivery of all programmes.

The successful candidate will

• Have relevant experience in the vocational area focusing on agricultural engineering, engines, welding and fabrication, and machinery technology.
• Hold a minimum Level 3 qualification within the vocational area.
• Have a Level 5 or 6 qualification in Engineering.
• Hold a relevant teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Hold an assessor award qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Hold a relevant Internal Verifier's qualification (or willingness to work towards one).

We can offer you

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A two-week festive/New Year shutdown
• Generous pension scheme with employer contribution of 28.68%
• Enhanced sick pay up to 6 months full pay depending on service
• On-site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme

Reaseheath actively encourages applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. A full CPD programme with funded qualifications is available, alongside hands-on support while completing Further Education Training.

For more information, please refer to the additional job description.

This role constitutes “regulated activity” as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting. You must have the right to work in the UK and will provide evidence. Online checks may be carried out during recruitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Reaseheath College is committed to equality and inclusion in line with the Equality Act 2010. All recruitment decisions are based on skills and the qualities required for the role and legal requirements.

Disability Support
The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. For adjustments during application or assessment, contact the HR team.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the advertised close date if sufficient applications are received.