Lecturer in Engineering

Job title:

Lecturer in Engineering

Company:

Blackpool and The Fylde College

Job description

Job TypePermanentCurriculum / Service AreaEngineeringCampus / LocationEnergy HQHours per week37Part-Year?NoPost scaleLecturer 1Post Scale RangeUp to £37,928 including scarcityClosing Date18/01/2025Documents(Word, 31.99kb)The Role:Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Engineering to join our innovative and growing team delivering degree apprenticeship programmes. If you are passionate about developing the next generation of engineers and want to be part of a supportive academic community, this role is perfect for you. Whether you’re an experienced educator or looking to transition into teaching, we encourage you to apply.Your Responsibilities Will Include:As a Lecturer in Engineering, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality learning experience to our students, preparing them for success in the ever-evolving engineering industry. Your primary responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging, inclusive teaching and assessments in engineering disciplines, ensuring that students gain the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers.
• Providing academic support and guidance to help students achieve their potential and succeed in their studies and future careers.

Who We’re Looking For:The ideal candidate will possess a degree or master’s level qualification with subject specialisms in any of the following areas: aerospace, nuclear, electrical and electronic, general engineering, mechanical, physics, or mathematics. We welcome applications from:

• Experienced practitioners with a background in Further Education (FE) or Higher Education (HE), or those with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Individuals looking to make a career change from industry, bringing valuable real-world expertise and a passion for education.
• New graduates who are eager to begin a rewarding career in teaching.

If you don’t already hold a teaching qualification, don’t worry—we provide a fully-funded teaching qualification at no cost to you, ensuring you have everything you need to thrive in this role.Why Join Us?At B&FC, you will be part of a forward-thinking institution committed to innovation, academic excellence, and personal development. This role offers you the chance to:

• Inspire and mentor future engineers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in this fast-moving field.

• Make a tangible impact on the future of engineering by helping students build the skills, knowledge, and mindset they need to thrive in this fast-paced, high-tech industry.
• Receive tailored support in your teaching journey, including a fully-funded teaching qualification if you do not already have one.

Interested? Apply Early!We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If this opportunity excites you, submit your application today!This position attracts a competitive salary plus a potential non-contractual scarcity payment (T&Cs Apply). Please discuss at interview stage.

Rewards and BenefitsBlackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™

• Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – 28.68% employer contribution
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – 19.3% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:

• Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Occupational Health
• FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
• FREE eye tests
• Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
• FREE healthy breakfast
• Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
• Health and beauty salon
• Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks

B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection processB&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please clickThe amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting

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Location

Blackpool

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:52:22 GMT

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