Teacher of Engineering

Derby-College; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30,549–£45,987 per annum

49 days holiday

Teacher Pension Scheme 28.68% employer

Nursery discount

TOTUM / Tastecard discount

Rail discounts

Microsoft Office + 1TB OneDrive

SENSI salon discount

Free will writing (Flint Bishop)

Eye tests with Specsavers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Development and progression

Job summary

Derby College Group (DCG) is seeking a Teacher of Engineering to join our Roundhouse campus team. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment to engineering students, helping them prepare for successful careers in the industry.

You will bring industry experience and a degree in Engineering. If you are not yet a qualified teacher, DCG will support you to achieve Qualified Teacher Status. This post also offers ongoing development and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and passion for imparting knowledge to engineers.
• Industry experience in Engineering with a degree in the subject.
• Willingness to pursue Qualified Teacher Status with support from DCG.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Industry experience in Engineering

Teaching passion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Derby College Group (DCG) is excited to announce that we are currently seeking a passionate individual to join our team as a Teacher of Engineering. This role will be based at The Roundhouse campus. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

The Opportunity

As interest in engineering education continues to rise, we remain dedicated to delivering outstanding learning experiences and equipping our students for successful careers in the industry. We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for a Teacher of Engineering to join our dynamic team at the Roundhouse. This role offers the chance to be part of a vibrant group committed to providing exceptional teaching, learning, and assessment that prepares learners for the next stage of their professional journey.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description here.

About you

You will have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for imparting your knowledge and experience to the upcoming generation of engineers. The ideal candidate will possess industry experience in Engineering along with a minimum of a degree level qualification in the subject. If you are not a qualified teacher, no problem! If you have industry knowledge, we will help you achieve Qualified Teacher Status.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please see the Job Description here.

The Benefits

• Salary of £30,549 to £45,987 per annum (this includes our recent pay award)
• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at [e-mail].

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult theHome Office website for further information.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.