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 0121 638 0567 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.....Read more...
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 0121 638 0567 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.....Read more...
An amazing opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lecturer Electrical Engineering to inspire and educate students within a dynamic and high-performing college in Wigan, Greater Manchester area
As the Lecturer you key responsibilities include:
Deliver high-quality teaching across Electrical Engineering programmes, supporting learners to develop technical knowledge and practical skills
Plan and deliver engaging lessons across areas such as Electrical & Electronic Principles, PLCs, Instrumentation & Control, Inspection & Test, and Automation & Robotics
Assess student work, track progress, and provide timely, constructive feedback to support achievement
Support the development of courses and contribute to high-quality learning materials, including VLE resources
Provide academic and pastoral support to both full-time and part-time students
Promote high standards of health and safety within workshop and learning environments
Work collaboratively with colleagues to continuously improve the quality of provision and student outcomes
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Strong, up-to-date industry knowledge
Knowledge of key areas such as electrical principles, PLCs, automation, or control systems
A teaching qualification, or a willingness to work towards one with support
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
An understanding of effective teaching, learning, and assessment practices
Confidence in using Microsoft Office and digital learning platforms
The ability to bring industry experience into the classroom to enhance learning
A commitment to continuous professional development and staying current within the sector
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
*To be considered for this position you must hold an Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline + Experience within Electrical Engineering. 1 year exp is desirable.*
PLC experience or Industry 4.0 experience is desirable but not essential.
The successful Lecturer will receive an excellent salary £31,699 - £42,540 per annum. 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:
Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays
Family-friendly leave policies
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Medicash healthcare plan
Occupational health support
Confidential counselling
Specsavers eye test vouchers
A culture where people look out for each other
Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, buy tech)
Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme
Local and national discount schemes
Opportunities to step up, specialise, or move across departments
Leadership pathways
Support to gain teaching qualifications
Reference ID: 7276
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Ensuring the safety of equipment, laboratories, and preparation areas, including:
Testing of science apparatus
Daily visual checks of gas, electricity and water supplies
Safe storage of hazardous apparatus and chemicals
Monitoring and maintenance of hazardous sources
Maintain accurate inventories of departmental resources
Assess future stock requirements and place orders as required for departmental resources and stationery
Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs within the department and liaise with Line Manager regarding more serious maintenance issues
Prepare and set out apparatus at the start of a lesson
Support the lecturer where needed during the lesson
Clean and remove apparatus at the end of each lesson
Review and reorganise the storage of apparatus on a regular basis
Be aware of and work in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018, including the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018
Comply with the Colleges policies and procedures at all times
Under supervision, undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation
Attend all college sessions and hand in assessments on time
Actively engage with NVQ and EPA activities in the workplace to support progression
Perform their duties in accordance with the College’s Equality Policy, undertaking mandatory training as required by the College
Show a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, undertaking mandatory training as required by the College
Demonstrate a commitment to the College’s values and behaviours of Inclusive, Nurturing, Supportive, Pride, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence
Perform their duties in a manner which respects British values, including individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs
Ensure the health and safety of all staff and resources within their area(s) of responsibility, i.e. delegated responsibility in relation to the nature of the post holder’s duties and personal responsibilities as per Sections 7 and 8 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Participate in the College’s Performance Management Review Scheme
Undertake Continuous Professional Development (CPD) relevant to their post
Demonstrate core competencies as required by the role
Embed the College’s whole organisational approach to improving standards of literacy, numeracy and language in line with the national Skills for Life Strategy and the College’s in-house Skill Up programme
Perform any other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time by the Principal and Chief Executive, through the Line Manager
This job description may be subject to change, following consultation between the post holder and Kirklees College
Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Role of Laboratory Technician.Employer Description:Kirklees College is a large further and higher education provider with over 10,000 students and 300+ courses across seven specialist centres in West Yorkshire. The college serves school leavers, adults, and degree-seeking students through full-time, part-time, and apprenticeship programsWorking Hours :37 hours per week, 4 days at the workplace and 1 day at college in the academic terms.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...