HE Lecturer - Engineering

The Vacancy

HE Lecturer - Engineering
Salary: Up to £39,340 per annum depending on experience, plus £3,000 market premium payment
Hours: 35 per week
Weeks Per Year: Full Year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Accrington & Rossendale / Nelson & Colne College
Closing Date: Sunday 9 February 2025
Interview Date: TBC

'Would you like to be part of an Outstanding College and a team that aims to create the extraordinary?'

Our Organisation

Nelson and Colne College Group is a beacon for educational excellence, made up of a family of colleges - Nelson & Colne College, Lancashire Adult Learning & Accrington & Rossendale College. Our College Group is now the only Further Education college in Lancashire to be graded as 'Outstanding' under the new Ofsted inspection framework.

Together the Group forms a Sixth Form, Skills and Technology Centre, University Centre, employer training and adult learning provider delivering exceptional teaching and learning to all ages and at all levels.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Lecturer in Engineering to join our Higher Education Team, as our University Centre continues to expand its undergraduate offer. The college is part of the Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology and the Engineering offer forms a major part of this provision. We have one programme offered as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) and we offer a degree apprenticeship for Engineering too.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at the Accrington & Rossendale College University Centre, but will also have set delivery days at the Nelson & Colne College University Centre. Ad-hoc travel across sites may also be required.

What You Will Be Doing:

1. Teach on HE Engineering programmes (HNC/D, BEng) - all subject specialisms will be considered, delivering effective learning for students
2. To plan and prepare a high-quality learning experience, including for delivery online, as required.
3. Develop and share resources for the subject including maintaining effective links across the College Group.
4. Ensure assessment is planned, set and carried out to the highest standard and follows internally and externally set undergraduate regulations.

What We Are Looking For:

1. A Degree in a relevant subject area
2. A higher degree (MA/MSc/Mphil) or PhD or willingness to pursue
3. Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent) or willingness to work towards within three years of appointment

What We Offer in Return:

1. Eligibility to join the Teachers' Pension Scheme
2. Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
3. Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
4. A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
5. Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
6. Free on-site parking on all College sites

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team at h.resources@nelsongroup.ac.uk

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.

The Company

The Nelson and Colne College Group is an Ofsted Outstanding Further Education College with a high performance and ambitious culture.

The Group was born in November 2018 with the successful merger between Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. Prior to that, pan-Lancashire adult community learning provider, Lancashire Adult Learning, became part of the family in 2016.

We are home to 2,400 16-18 year old A Level and vocational students, 16,500 adult learners, 1,300 Apprentices and 400 Higher Education students.

Expertly led by Principal and CEO Lisa O'Loughlin, the College Group delivers year on year improvement, growth and most importantly, highly successful students and Apprentices.

The success of our communities, employers, partners and economy is key to all that we do. We have forged valuable partnerships and a shared vision with like-minded organisations and individuals, creating a network of opportunity and excellence.

Our highly skilled staff are committed to raising and supporting aspirations, providing social mobility and an essential talent pool for the local, regional and national economy.

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