Engineering Lecturer - Full teacher training & qualifications provided!

£28,840 - £35,541 (37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year)

We’re looking for somebody excited to bring fresh ideas to the table and help us make Sheffield College the first choice for those looking to make an impact in British Engineering!

You’ll be teaching committed engineering students who have already progressed from entry-level courses in a fast-paced & exciting environment, while also engaging with industry-leading development to take your career to the next level.

If you come from industry we have all the resources to fully support your transition into teaching and are looking for people just like you to pass your skills on and unlock opportunities for the next generation of young Engineers.

We have an extremely talented staff force made up of people from multiple disciplines, so applications will be considered from all fields of engineering!

Upskilling is available on specific areas you might not be familiar with or worked with recently.

This role is ideal if you:

• Are an Engineering Lecturer or an Engineer who’s looking to start a career in education with a high-level teaching qualification fully funded by us

• Would enjoy teaching engineering in a brand new state-of-the-art facility, kitted out by world-renowned engineering company Haas

• Want to network with both regional and global companies in the sector through development days and other exciting projects to help keep our provision cutting-edge

To arrange a chat about what your route into education would look like, or any other questions about teaching, send your details to: luke.thomas@sheffcol.ac.uk or call 07468 364 418

 You will be responsible for:

• Delivering hands-on Engineering content to learners at a range of levels

• Getting involved with exciting initiatives like student visit programmes, such as the Turing exchange scheme, where level 3 engineering students visit Valencia in 2023!

• Liaising with external companies to ensure the programmes are constantly up-to-date and learners get a consistently great experience

• Engaging with both academy and cross-college CPD to improve your teaching and learning practices, as well as programmes with industry to ensure your knowledge is up to date

After your first year with us, success would look like:

• Have built student skills to a high level in preparation for industry

• Enthusiastically engaged with professional development to expand your education skills and further your FE career

• You’ve worked closely with external partners to support student progression into positive destinations

We're open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will:

• Have relevant qualifications & industry experience in Engineering

• Be committed to work towards a teaching qualification within 12 months of starting (or already hold)

• Be passionate about working with learners and shaping the future of the sector

We also offer outstanding pension, benefits & annual leave packages!

Apply now if you're looking to join a healthy work culture made up of talented people who celebrate each other's success while embracing each other's differences.

Whether you want a hand with the application form or a friendly chat about what it's like to work with us, please don't hesitate to drop us an email or give us a call and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. Tel: 0114 260 2600 Ext: 2302 Email: Jobs@sheffcol.ac.uk

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!

Next steps

Closing date: 07/01/24

Interview: ASAP

As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. 

Also, as a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.

We are an employer who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. 

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