Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering in Nantwich

About Reaseheath

Reaseheath College and University Centre is a leading land-based and technical education provider, with a proud history stretching back over 100 years. Our mission is simple: to deliver industry focused, career ready education that transforms lives and supports the future of all our learners - from further education, higher education, apprenticeships and adult courses. Set in a stunning rural campus near Nantwich in Cheshire, we offer an inspiring place to work, with industry-leading facilities, strong employer partnerships and a clear focus on innovation, sustainability and real-world skills.

Working at Reaseheath means being part of a supportive, ambitious and values-driven community. Our staff play a vital role in shaping futures, helping our learners develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to succeed in their careers. We are committed to creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to grow. With opportunities for professional development, strong industry links and a collaborative culture, you can build a rewarding career while making a genuine impact.

Status: Permanent, 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Ongoing

Assessment Centre Date: Due to ongoing investment into the Engineering department, we are delighted to open a Talent Pool as part of our rolling recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed regularly, and candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.

Overview

Our Academy of Engineering covers Agricultural, Motor Vehicle and Large Transport Vehicle Engineering which includes Bus and Coach, Construction Plant, and Rail, with multiple training facilities across our campus to ensure our learners are industry focused and career ready. The College has significantly invested in the Engineering facility, with a £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre boasting some fantastic, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for teaching purposes. A new facility, at our Reaseheath Engineering Apprenticeship Academy, was purpose built to accommodate the growth in demand within Large Transport Vehicle engineering. We also have an impressive five bay and hi spec equipment facility for our Motor Vehicle cohort.

About the role

We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with strong industry and technical knowledge and experience to join our Agricultural Engineering department. Due to continuous investment, we now have a Lecturer in Agricultural Engineering vacancy, with the prospect of recruiting multiple candidates to support the ongoing expansion of the department offering.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, and deliver Land-based Engineering curriculum content, consistent with college approved procedures to meet learner and customer needs.
• Lead and guide students in a range of practical, theoretical and assessment activity which enhances learning and exceeds industry expectations.
• Have a flexible approach where transferable skills and knowledge are utilised across all areas of the Engineering department.
• Build relationships with industry and associated stakeholders to enhance the reputation of the College and maximise income streams.
• Aid the management team in the acquisition of resources to aid in delivery of all programmes.

The successful candidate will:

• A period of relevant and successful time, within the vocational area focusing on agricultural engineering, engines, welding and fabrication, and machinery technology.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification within the vocational area.
• Level 5 or 6 qualification in Engineering.
• A relevant teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Assessor award qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• A relevant Internal Verifier's qualification (or willingness to work towards one).

We can offer you:

• 47 days annual leave including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure.
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution up to a maximum of 28.68%.
• Funded teacher training worth up to £7,000.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pluxee reward scheme.
• Free on site gym membership.
• Onsite Starbucks along with multiple restaurant and cafe outlets.
• Access to a multitude of external benefits through local businesses to the Cheshire area.
• Specialist equipment reflecting industry practice.

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

Please note this role constitutes 'regulated activity' as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion. The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the People Services team at peopleservices@reaseheath.ac.uk should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

Safer Recruitment Statement

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) makes certain regulated activity (i.e. work with children and/or young people) exempt from the Act and therefore requires individuals seeking to work with these groups to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with children's barred list, amongst other safer recruitment checks. Where a post is classed as exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, you will be required to reveal all convictions not classed as 'protected' by the Ministry of Justice guidelines, both spent and unspent. Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered in relation to an application for positions to which the Order applies. Please note that certain criminal convictions may affect your eligibility for employment with the college, but having a previous conviction will not automatically bar you from employment. Please refer to the college website for the policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders. This information is considered sensitive personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018. It will only be used for the purposes of this recruitment exercise and will be safely disposed of after six months if you are not successful in your application for this vacancy.

Other safer recruitment checks that will be carried out during the recruitment process include online checks and prohibition from teaching checks (where relevant). We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.