Lecturer in Engineering (Engineer)
(Get into Teaching!)
Salary: £30,416 - £37,484 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: Sheffield
Hours: 37 hours per week x 52 weeks per year
The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.
About the Role
Are you passionate about engineering and eager to inspire the next generation of British Engineers? Sheffield College is looking for innovative and enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic team and help make our college the top choice for aspiring engineers.
You'll be teaching committed engineering students who have already progressed from entry-level courses in a fast-paced & exciting environment, while also engaging with industry-leading development to take your career to the next level. If you come from industry, we have all the resources to fully support your transition into teaching and are looking for people just like you to pass your skills on and unlock opportunities for the next generation of young Engineers.
This role will give you the opportunity to work in a brand-new state of the art facility, kitted out by world-renewed engineering company Haas. This is a great opportunity for someone to network with both regional and global companies in the sector while working with brand new technology through the use of VR sets and an immersive classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering hands-on Engineering content to learners at a range of levels
- Getting involved with exciting initiatives like student visit programmes
- Engaging with both academy and cross-college CPD to improve your teaching and learning practises, as well as programmes with industry to ensure your knowledge is up to date
Skills & Knowledge
We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities:
- Have a relevant qualification & industry experience in Engineering
- Be committed to work towards a teaching qualification within your first 12 months
- Be passionate about working with learners and shaping the future of the sector.
We have an extremely talented staff force made up of people from multiple disciplines, so applications will be considered from all fields of engineering! Upskilling is available on specific areas you might not be familiar with or worked with recently.
What We Offer
- Enhanced Pension Contribution
- Work-Life Balance – Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
- Sustainability – Cycle to Work Scheme, Salary Sacrifice car lease scheme for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
- Continuing Professional Development
- Access to retail discounts for the Totum Card
- Supporting employees at all stages of life – enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies
We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Next Steps: Just press APPLY andwe shall send you our application link.
Closing Date: 13th August 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 19th August
As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.
We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.