Teacher of Engineering and Physics

The Vacancy

Job Title: Lecturer in Engineering and Physics

Location: Middlesbrough College MC6, TS2 1AD

Department: A-Levels

Reporting to: Assistant Principal Sixth Form

Salary: £26,685 - £41,208 per annum (subject to a progression criteria)

(pro-rata, depending on whether the role is taken as a full-time equivalent (1 FTE) or as a job share.)

Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata, depending on whether the role is taken as a full-time equivalent (1 FTE) or as a job share.)

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week (depending on whether the role is taken as a full-time equivalent (1 FTE) or pro-rata as a job share)

Teaching hours: 864 hours per annum (pro-rata, depending on whether the role is taken as a full-time equivalent (1 FTE) or as a job share.)

Basis: Full time (depending on whether the role is taken as a full-time equivalent (1 FTE) or as a part-time job share.)

Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme

Join Our Team

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Lecturer in Engineering and Physics to join our MC6 A-Levels team. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the next generation of Engineering and Physics professionals while playing a key role in a thriving academic community.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Lecturer in Engineering and Physics, you will:

1. Deliver and manage high-quality, inclusive teaching, learning, and assessment in the Engineering and Physics sector.
2. Provide hands-on and theoretical instruction in specific areas, e.g. Engineering and Physics.
3. Support students' academic and personal growth, helping them achieve their full potential.
4. Develop and implement lesson plans that connect classroom learning to real-world applications.
5. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the learning experience and address the needs of all students.
6. Support student recruitment, retention, achievement, and progression, providing guidance and tailored support.

What We're Looking For:

We seek candidates who:

1. Hold a minimum Level 3 Engineering and Physics qualification (Essential) or a relevant Degree, and GCSEs in English and Maths.
2. Are a qualified Teacher or willing to work towards qualification.
3. Have current knowledge and experience in teaching Engineering and/or Physics.
4. Demonstrate effective classroom management, excellent time management, and strong communication skills.
5. Are proficient in preparing teaching materials using Information Learning Technology.

What's in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

1. Generous Annual Leave (30-45 days per annum (pro rata), depending on role)
2. Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
3. Competitive Salaries
4. Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
5. Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
6. Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
7. On-site staff parking available
8. Contributions to a variety of role-based pensions schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme and NEST Pension
9. On-site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee
10. Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:

• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family)
• Occupational Health
• Free Flu jabs
• Free Gym Membership for all staff.
• Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Carolyn Yule, Assistant Principal Sixth Form, on CL.Yule@mbro.ac.uk

Targeted Retention Scheme:

You could be eligible for a Targeted Retention Incentive payment. FE staff who have been employed in the sector for less than five years and teach in courses such as building and construction, chemistry, computing (including digital and ICT), early years, engineering and manufacturing (including transport engineering and electronics), maths, or physics could be eligible for an incentive payment. Please read the full criteria information on the incentive payment to see if you are eligible: Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

At Middlesbrough College, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and fostering good relations among all members of its community, and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

The Company

Middlesbrough College, the largest General Further Education College in the Tees Valley, boasts a £120 million campus in Middlehaven, featuring various specialised centres including a new £14 million TTE Technical Training Centre opening in September 2024. The College supports over 2,000 apprentices across the North East, partners with over 1,000 employers, and serves approximately 13,000 students. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in February 2024, the College also won the Careers & Enterprise Company Award for Excellence in Careers and Enterprise. With a strong focus on staff development and student success, the College offers extensive professional development opportunities and excellent facilities, contributing to high student satisfaction and positive outcomes.

Core Values

These values have been developed in consultation with staff and students and represent both who we are and how we aim to be perceived by others. We will nurture and develop these values across our wider College community and aspire for all staff and students to display these core values at all times:

• Take Pride
• Aim High
• Respect Others
• Work Hard
• Do What's Right
• Challenge Yourself
• Take Responsibility