Overview
What skills and experience we're looking for
* West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
* 0.6 FTE - Permanent
* Salary: £29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
* Actual salary: £17,749 - £25,178 per annum
We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Lecturer in Automotive to teach and develop a wide range of programmes from Entry Level 3 to Level 3, covering full-time provision and apprenticeships, with the potential to contribute to future T-Level delivery. You will play a key role in shaping high-quality learning experiences for students across varied age groups and abilities.
You will teach and assess on programmes including IMI Levels 1–3 Diplomas, City & Guilds apprenticeship routes with End Point Assessment, school links and home-educated learners. The role involves contributing to curriculum development, producing learning materials, attending course meetings and supporting departmental marketing and events. You will liaise with employers, verifiers and industry partners, mentor new staff and take an active role in the delivery of short courses. A commitment to ongoing professional development, safe working practices and full engagement in the wider life of the department is essential.
We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic professional with strong communication and practical skills, relevant automotive industry experience and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent. Teaching experience and relevant teaching qualifications are desirable, but full training will be provided to those willing to work towards one.
Responsibilities
Teach and assess automotive programmes across Entry Level 3 to Level 3, including full-time provision and apprenticeships, with potential to contribute to future T-Level delivery. Contribute to curriculum development, produce learning materials, attend course meetings and support departmental marketing and events. Liaise with employers, verifiers and industry partners; mentor new staff and participate in delivery of short courses. Engage in safeguarding, professional development and the broader life of the department.
Qualifications
We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic professional with strong communication and practical skills, relevant automotive industry experience and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent. Teaching experience and relevant teaching qualifications are desirable, but full training will be provided to those willing to work towards one.
What the school offers its staff
* Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per annum + Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time working)
* Family friendly policies and flexible working
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee wellbeing initiatives
* Free parking
* Canteen
* Company events
* Access to various memberships and discount schemes
* Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
* Funded subject course development for your role
* Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
* Career progression opportunities
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): child care disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references and suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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