Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Jupiter Recruitment
Wigan
2 days ago
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Lecturer to inspire and educate students within a dynamic and high-performing college in Wigan, Greater Manchester area


*To be considered for this position you must have experience in Further Education across Manufacturing, Mechanical and electrical engineering*


As the Lecturer you key responsibilities include:



  • Ensure that students achieve their academic potential through effective planning and delivery of formative and summative assessment in line with awarding body requirements
  • Develop and deliver best practice in learning, teaching and assessment
  • Assess students' work in line with College and departmental policies and awarding body requirements
  • Assess and record student progress systematically using College systems, and use this to inform planning of lessons and homework
  • Provide timely, constructive feedback on student work to support progress and achievement
  • Monitor and manage student attendance and promote positive behaviour for learning
  • Undertake continuous professional development and actively contribute to improving teaching and learning

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:



  • Relevant and current subject knowledge
  • Knowledge and understanding of excellent teaching, learning and assessment practices and quality assurance
  • Effective communication skills and able to work flexibly as part of the College team
  • ICT competent/e-learning/ILT
  • Able to act as a pastoral tutor
  • Proficient at planning and managing your own diary
  • Experience in would be Machining, Hand-fitting, Mechanical Maintenance, Hydraulics and Pneumatics

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment


The successful Lecturer will receive an excellent salary up to £45,119 per annum - Plus extra £2000- £6000 via claiming for a levelling-up premium payment*. This exciting position is permanent full time role working 37 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:



  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Levelling-up premium payment*
  • Flexible working
  • Discounts on travel, parking and gym memberships through our exciting Benefits Platform
  • Green Car Scheme
  • Personal development opportunities
  • Pension schemes

Reference ID: 7252


To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on or send your CV


* You may be eligible to claim a levelling-up premium payment for teaching engineering and manufacturing. The payment ranges from £2,000 to £6,000 depending on your provider and the number of hours you teach. If you're in your first 5 years of teaching in FE and spend at least half of your hours teaching eligible FE courses at level 3 or below, you may be eligible.


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