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Engineering Teacher (Mechanical)
Location: Henley-on-Thames
Salary: Teaching Point Scale 1 – 9
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Working Hours: 1 FTE
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives? We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Mechanical Engineering Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across our BTEC and T Level Engineering programmes.
The successful candidate will bring strong subject expertise, practical industry experience, and a genuine passion for inspiring the next generation of engineers.
Main Responsibilities
•Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons for BTEC and T Level Engineering courses.
•Teach a variety of units, including health and safety, Engineering Product Design & Manufacture, Applied Commercial & Quality Principles in Engineering, Calculus for Engineering Problem Solving, Mechanical Behaviour of Non-Metallic Materials and their Properties, Quality Management in Engineering, Engineering Projects, and practical workshop skills.
•Support students in developing both theoretical understanding and practical technical skills.
•Track student progress, provide timely and constructive feedback, and contribute to internal and external assessments.
•Collaborate with colleagues to uphold high standards and meet curriculum and awarding-body requirements.
•Keep up to date with current industry practices and evolving qualification standards.
About You
Essential:
•Relevant Degree
•Teaching qualification (or working towards a full teaching qualification)
•Teaching experience (or professional work experience)
•Experience of teaching the specified subject(s) or course(s)
•Commitment to active and student-centred learning
•Commitment to keeping up-to-date with educational developments affecting the work of the College and the subject/course areas covered by the post
•Energy, enthusiasm and the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
•Well-developed organisational skills
•To work collaboratively with a committed team of teachers and support staff
Desirable:
•Previous experience of providing tutorial support to students
Why join us?
The Henley College is a leading sixth form college, serving young people and adult learners from across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire. Located in the HEART of Henley-on-Thames, we are a vibrant and inclusive organisation with around 250 dedicated staff, committed to achieving educational excellence. Our values - High Expectations, Enterprise, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork, (HEART) - are central to everything we do.
As part of our team in this role, you’ll benefit from:
•Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
•Free onsite gym
•40% discount at Henley Leisure Centre
•Free car parking and good public transport links
•On site cafes
•5 mins walk from the beautiful market town of Henley-on-Thames, on the banks of the River Thames
•24/7 support for your physical, mental and financial health through our EAP provider
•We actively support our staff with continuing professional development
The Henley College is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
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Safeguarding Statement
The Henley College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.