Engineering Lecturer - Shape Future Engineers (FE)

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

We currently have a vacancy for a lecturer in Engineering. The successful candidate will deliver a range of Engineering based courses in Further Education levels (L2 - L3) at our Bersham Road campus. Displaying energy and enthusiasm in the learning environment, you will perform scheduled teaching sessions, prepare learning materials, mark students’ work, liaise with awarding bodies and exam invigilation as required. Providing educational guidance and support for all students of various backgrounds and with a wide range of learning needs, you will liaise with tutors from other business areas with regard to resources, curriculum development, student reports and other related matters, and complete and produce documentation such as registers, schemes of work, records of work, course review and student reports.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 3 or equivalent in a professionally relevant subject area.
• Hold an appropriate teaching qualification such as PGCE, Certificate in Education, or be willing to work towards one.
• Possess a strong understanding and application of mathematical based subjects.
• Be able to demonstrate how you keep up with ongoing developments in your own specialist area.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a strong team player.
• Develop and use a range of teaching and learning techniques and prepare effective written and visual teaching materials.
• Be self-motivated, well organised and able to work on your own initiative and to agreed deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of IT, including packages such as Microsoft Office, and ideally in Google applications.
• Awareness of the importance of quality standards within teaching.
• Proficient use of CAD/CAM.
• Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services. We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer. We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council. Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites
• Cycle Scheme
• Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
• Discounted Rates for Restaurants
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave