Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (Machinist - Milling/ Turning)

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group ,
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Overview

In November 2019 Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) became the first further education provider in England to achieve outstanding grades in every area of Ofsted's recently reformed Education Inspection Framework (EIF). The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's 'positive, stimulating and safe learning environment', 'highly motivated staff', and 'learners' exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning'. It also highlighted the fantastic partnerships the College has with industry. To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group. The group is currently home to a population of over 5,000 full-time students and around 500 students on higher education programmes. We have over 4,000 part-time or adult learners and 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence. Would you like to be part of a determined, progressive and ambitious college who strives to deliver an outstanding experience for its learners? Then come and join the Construction & Engineering Team at Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group. We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual to teach on Level 2 & 3 along with a range of part time courses including Apprenticeship Standards delivery. The department also delivers specialist short courses to industry. Main Duties and Responsibilities: To deliver lively and interactive teaching, learning and assessment to an outstanding standard on a range of programmes as appropriate. To secure outstanding success for all learners and ensure targets for recruitment, retention, achievement and success, attendance and progression are met. Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials. To act as a personal tutor or course tutor to a group of students and undertake the duties associated with this pastoral. Required Skills and Experience: Has a level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline. Has or is willing to study for a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent). Has industry experience, with current knowledge and the ability to deliver to industry standard. Is well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload. What's in it for you? The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes: Teachers' Pension Scheme Excellent Training and Development Opportunities 37 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure period)