Are you passionate about Mechanical Engineering and keen to inspire the next generation of engineers? DN Colleges Group is seeking a Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering to join our Engineering department.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Mechanical Engineering programmes while supporting students to achieve their full potential. You will act as a Programme Tutor for a caseload of students, providing both academic and pastoral support, monitoring progress, and helping learners develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for further study and employment.
You will work collaboratively with colleagues, industry partners and support teams to create an engaging learning environment that promotes achievement, progression, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to transition into teaching, with support available to gain a teaching qualification where required.
This is a Part-time position for 22.5 hours per week. Working pattern can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Actual Salary for 22.5 hours £21,414.29- £27,105.21 (Full time equivalent of £33,787- £42,766)
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Mechanical Engineering programmes.
- Act as a Programme Tutor and support student progress, attendance, achievement and wellbeing.
- Develop engaging and inclusive learning experiences using innovative teaching methods and learning technologies.
- Assess student work, maintain accurate records and contribute to quality assurance processes
- Embed English and maths within teaching and learning activities.
- Monitor student behaviour and attendance, taking appropriate action where required.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with industry partners to enhance learning and progression opportunities.
- Participate in student recruitment activities, including open events and admissions activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop, review and improve the curriculum.
Essential Criteria
- Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification at Level 3 or above.
- Minimum Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.
- Recognised teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
- Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of Mechanical Engineering.
- Ability to create a stimulating learning environment and motivate students to achieve their potential.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
Benefits for Working for DN Colleges
- Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme, widely recognised as one of the strongest workplace pension schemes available in the UK.
- 43 days annual leave, comprising 35 bookable annual leave days, 8 bank holidays and 8 days off at Christmas.
- Professional development opportunities. We invest in our colleagues' growth and development through dedicated CPD days, funded qualifications, support for personal development requests and access to extensive e-learning resources.
- Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments and an electric car scheme.
- Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme, same-day GP access, retail benefits and electric car scheme.
- On-site perks, from coffee shops and food halls to floristry, hair and beauty services and gym facilities.
Important Things to Note
In DN Colleges we call this role Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering but you might know this as Mechanical Engineering Tutor, Engineering Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering Trainer, Further Education Engineering Lecturer or Engineering Instructor.
- We are not looking for agency support for this role.
- Even if you are not a teacher yet, please get in touch to discuss how we can support you through our Trade to Teach or Let's Teach programmes.
- If this role qualifies for the Teacher Pension Scheme and this would be your first teaching role, two years' service must be completed before pension benefits are added to your teacher pension record.
- If you need more information about this or any other part of this advert, please contact us at [email protected].
Additional Information
Teaching Qualifications: Applicants are not required to hold a teaching qualification at the point of appointment. However, they must be willing to work towards and achieve a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification within the first 18 months of employment. This qualification must then be maintained through ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD). At DN Colleges Group, a recognised teaching qualification is defined as Level 5 or above.
Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
