Lecturer in Engineering ??? Electrical Maintenance, Control
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Warwickshire
- Salary
- 24272.00 - 34591.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 24 Jun 2022
- Closes
- 12 Jul 2022
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Lecturer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Protection of Children and Young Persons (The Children's Act 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position, as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
Background to the Post
As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.
Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council - meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.
For candidates who are not teacher qualified, don't be put off from applying as WCG will get you there through our Trainee Lecturer programme. The successful post holder will move on to the Trainee Lecturer programme to achieve the required DET qualification (for posts of greater than a 0.5 fraction).
The Engineering Academy provides training and assessment for apprenticeships, work placed assessments, full and part time engineering courses from Levels 1 to 3 and Higher Education at the college's Trident, Leamington Spa, Evesham and Rugby Centres. The post holder will join the existing Engineering Team and be responsible to the Workshop Team Leader and Head of Department (Engineering Workshop and laboratories).
Main tasks
Teaching - The person appointed will be able to contribute to the teaching programme delivering the subject.
Preparation and Assessment - The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required and the relevant paperwork associated with the planning and assessing of the course. He/she will undertake assessment, produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records.
Administration - The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of Department.
Quality Systems - The post holder will undertake Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year.
Health and Safety - To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
Safeguarding - Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.
Job Purpose
To carry out training and assessment for learners including the following tasks:
* Skills development within a workshop environment in the electrical and/or electronic discipline for example, one or more of the following skills:
* Electrical/electronic systems design, testing, construction and maintenance
* Electrical/ electronic automation
* Electrical/ electronic control systems
* Skills that would be beneficial, but not essential:
* Basic programming electrical/ electronic systems
* PLC
* Robotics
* Electrical/electronic E-CAD
* Support candidates to achieve their qualifications.
* Provide feedback on progress to candidates and WCG.
* Guide and coach the candidates in various applications of engineering best practice.
* Develop and deliver training and assessment materials under the guidance of the Workshop Team Leader or H.O.D.
* Assessment of competence to national standards.
* Maintenance of workshop equipment and assist in resource planning and setup.
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
Hours of Work
Normally 37 hours a week.
Place of work
Warwick Trident Centre. However, the post holder may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises at which we may provide services.
Teaching Qualifications
For unqualified lecturers, the successful post holder will move on to the Trainee Lecturer programme to achieve the required DET qualification (for posts of greater than a 0.5 fraction). It is essential that all new teaching and training staff gain the appropriate teacher training qualification. The continuation of your Contract of Employment is subject to you acquiring your teacher training qualification. These qualifications are mandatory for all lecturers, trainers and Instructors who teach on a publicly funded provision. (Full details of the qualifications are attached).
Person Specification
Ability to perform the tasks as described in the job description. If you have a disability you should not be discouraged from applying, since there are schemes available within the College, which allow for the provision of special aids, premises to be adapted and other appropriate support provided. Ways in which these schemes might help in particular circumstances can be discussed with the HR department when making your application.
Essential Attainments:
* A degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
* GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English
* Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this
* An Assessor Award A1, or equivalent or a willingness to achieve the qualification
* Experience in one or more of the elements listed: Electrical/electronic systems design, testing, construction and maintenance; Electrical/ electronic automation; Electrical/ electronic control systems.
* Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills
* A willingness to undertake continuing professional development
Desirable Attainments:
* Previous experience of teaching at the relevant level and subject
Essential Key Experience & Attributes:
* Current experience in an Engineering workshop environment, particularly in the elements listed above.
* Vocational experience of working in industry and dealing with customers.
Desirable Key Experience & Attributes:
* Experience of working with Awarding Bodies and knowledge of their systems and paperwork
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position, as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
Background to the Post
As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.
Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council - meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.
For candidates who are not teacher qualified, don't be put off from applying as WCG will get you there through our Trainee Lecturer programme. The successful post holder will move on to the Trainee Lecturer programme to achieve the required DET qualification (for posts of greater than a 0.5 fraction).
The Engineering Academy provides training and assessment for apprenticeships, work placed assessments, full and part time engineering courses from Levels 1 to 3 and Higher Education at the college's Trident, Leamington Spa, Evesham and Rugby Centres. The post holder will join the existing Engineering Team and be responsible to the Workshop Team Leader and Head of Department (Engineering Workshop and laboratories).
Main tasks
Teaching - The person appointed will be able to contribute to the teaching programme delivering the subject.
Preparation and Assessment - The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required and the relevant paperwork associated with the planning and assessing of the course. He/she will undertake assessment, produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records.
Administration - The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of Department.
Quality Systems - The post holder will undertake Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year.
Health and Safety - To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
Safeguarding - Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.
Job Purpose
To carry out training and assessment for learners including the following tasks:
* Skills development within a workshop environment in the electrical and/or electronic discipline for example, one or more of the following skills:
* Electrical/electronic systems design, testing, construction and maintenance
* Electrical/ electronic automation
* Electrical/ electronic control systems
* Skills that would be beneficial, but not essential:
* Basic programming electrical/ electronic systems
* PLC
* Robotics
* Electrical/electronic E-CAD
* Support candidates to achieve their qualifications.
* Provide feedback on progress to candidates and WCG.
* Guide and coach the candidates in various applications of engineering best practice.
* Develop and deliver training and assessment materials under the guidance of the Workshop Team Leader or H.O.D.
* Assessment of competence to national standards.
* Maintenance of workshop equipment and assist in resource planning and setup.
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
Hours of Work
Normally 37 hours a week.
Place of work
Warwick Trident Centre. However, the post holder may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises at which we may provide services.
Teaching Qualifications
For unqualified lecturers, the successful post holder will move on to the Trainee Lecturer programme to achieve the required DET qualification (for posts of greater than a 0.5 fraction). It is essential that all new teaching and training staff gain the appropriate teacher training qualification. The continuation of your Contract of Employment is subject to you acquiring your teacher training qualification. These qualifications are mandatory for all lecturers, trainers and Instructors who teach on a publicly funded provision. (Full details of the qualifications are attached).
Person Specification
Ability to perform the tasks as described in the job description. If you have a disability you should not be discouraged from applying, since there are schemes available within the College, which allow for the provision of special aids, premises to be adapted and other appropriate support provided. Ways in which these schemes might help in particular circumstances can be discussed with the HR department when making your application.
Essential Attainments:
* A degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline
* GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English
* Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this
* An Assessor Award A1, or equivalent or a willingness to achieve the qualification
* Experience in one or more of the elements listed: Electrical/electronic systems design, testing, construction and maintenance; Electrical/ electronic automation; Electrical/ electronic control systems.
* Strong Administrative skills, including IT skills
* A willingness to undertake continuing professional development
Desirable Attainments:
* Previous experience of teaching at the relevant level and subject
Essential Key Experience & Attributes:
* Current experience in an Engineering workshop environment, particularly in the elements listed above.
* Vocational experience of working in industry and dealing with customers.
Desirable Key Experience & Attributes:
* Experience of working with Awarding Bodies and knowledge of their systems and paperwork