At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high‑quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we’re proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Co-ordinates with: College staff within the Curriculum area and College academic and corporate service units
Teaching Commitment: To undertake 886 hours of teaching annually.
Summary of Responsibilities:
To assist in the development and delivery of the managed learning of students.
Principal Duties
- Teach within the Engineering team on a range of programmes, delivering effective
learning for students particularly in Electrical/ Electronics at level 3 to level 6
- To be directly involved in the delivery and management of student learning within the Curriculum area.
- To be fully conversant with course regulations and specifications for the defined area thus ensuring conformity and best practice.
- To assist in the development and delivery of related Programmes.
- To liaise with other staff to ensure a high standard of teaching and learning.
- To assist with securing quality improvement within the Curriculum area.
- To assist with monitoring student recruitment, retention and achievement and take remedial action where necessary.
- To use effectively the systems used in college (electronic or otherwise) to ensure student success, ie e-tracker, canvas, internal verification etc. (This list is not exhaustive).
- To be responsible for meeting recruitment targets including participation in interviews, open days and specific curriculum events.
10. To maintain an awareness of Health and Safety at all times and ensure that students are aware of safe practices and procedures.
We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you’ll benefit from:
- Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period
- An excellent pension scheme
- Professional development and funded training opportunities
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
Discover more about our rewards and benefits at https://www.blackpool.ac.uk/jobs
At B&FC, you’ll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles – Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference.
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.
Please note that a full application must be submitted in order to apply for this role, as CVs alone cannot be accepted
This position attracts a competitive salary plus a potential non-contractual market rate supplement payment (T&Cs Apply). Please discuss at interview stage.
Blackpool 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) - 8.1% 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
- Internal Coaching Service
- 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator
For further information on DBS, please click here
If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please visit our website.
