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Instructor in Engineering & Manufacturing Technologies

Stafford
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INSTRUCTOR IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Machining & CNC Setting)

Full-time       37 hours per week
Location:      Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology (IoT) in Stafford
Salary:          £34,310
Salary:          Total Overall package of up to £43,161 as follows:
                      Salary - £24,353 - £34,310
                      Employer Pension Contributions - £6,283 - £8,851
Holiday:        40 Days per year, rising to 45 days following 5 years’ service
                      (Inclusive of Bank hol and Christmas closure)

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country.  In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’.‘ In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers.  Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

The College delivers a significant volume and market share of apprenticeship standards ranging from Intermediate and Advanced through to Higher levels from its two campuses in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford.

The successful applicant will be based at the new £22.5m Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology in Stafford with excellent facilities and equipment to include an Advanced Manufacturing Learning Factory and Innovation Space that has been design in consultation with local employers.

We are looking for suitably experienced individuals to join our pro-active, dynamic and friendly team. 

The successful candidate will be required to:

Plan and deliver lively and interactive instruction and assessment activities to a high standard on a range of programmes. Although activities are ordinarily delivered in the workshop environment, there will be some associated classroom delivery.
Support with the creation of an Innovation Space in the new IoT designed to support local businesses with innovation, product design and prototyping.
Deliver an inspirational programme that develops students’ skills and knowledge in the latest engineering and manufacturing technologies.Required Skills and Experience:

Has relevant industry/professional experience within the relevant sector.
Has relevant experience in CAD/CAM, CNC Machining, 3D Printing and Pneumatics.
Has willingness to learn new technologies.
Has good organisational skills.
Has drive and enthusiasm combined with excellent communication skills What’s in it for you?

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:
Employer Pension contributions - up to £8,851 (Local Government  Pension Scheme).
Up to 45 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
Remission provided for your first year in post.
Free Parking
On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.How to apply

To apply for the role of Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, please click on ‘Apply’ and complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 18th May 2025.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community

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