South Shields Marine School - Marine Offshore Safety Training Centre
Lecturer in Marine Offshore Safety Training
* £33,496 to £43,471 per annum
* Lecturer Salary Scale Spine Points 25 to 33
* Permanent
* 37 hours per week, 864 teaching hours per annum
* An additional recruitment and retention premia is available
Closing Date: Sunday 14th June
About The Role
We’re seeking a motivated, industry-experienced professional with strong knowledge of maritime and/or offshore safety training. You’ll be an excellent communicator with a proactive approach, able to manage your workload and build positive relationships with learners, colleagues and industry partners.
You’ll have solid organisational, IT and administrative skills, a commitment to high standards, and a supportive, learner-focused mindset. A passion for continuous professional development is essential.
You should hold a relevant industry qualification (e.g. Merchant Navy OOW or Royal Navy Warfare/Seamanship) and GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. A teaching qualification is desirable, or a willingness to achieve one. Additional certifications such as offshore safety (BOSIET/MIST), higher-level maritime qualifications, or instructional, lifeguarding or diving qualifications are advantageous.
You’ll bring hands‑on industry experience in the marine or offshore sector, along with strong professional integrity and ideally an established network. Experience in teaching or training, working with regulators, and delivering or assessing programmes is desirable, as is supporting learner achievement and quality processes.
You must be comfortable working in outdoor and water-based training environments, be a competent swimmer, and able to deliver across a range of safety disciplines. A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion is essential.
Who We Are
Tyne Coast College comprises South Tyneside College, Tyne Metropolitan College and South Shields Marine School.
We offer a vast range of educational opportunities for those aged 14 to adults - including a wide range of employer-led vocational programmes, Apprenticeships, Higher Education and specialist maritime training.
Our portfolio is multi‑award winning, with national accolades and a global outstanding reputation for maritime provision. The College has a high performing SEND provision which has been recognised nationally and is a regional specialist in teaching and learning for learners with SEN. The college was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in February 2024.
Tyne Coast College is the North East’s world leading maritime training provider and was awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize for its expertise in creating high‑tech under and above water digital scenarios.
As a strong proactive voice in the north east we are passionate about providing a dynamic and diverse curriculum brimming with the essential academic and vocational skills’ training that enables students to progress on to their chosen careers.
Our motto for a bigger, better, stronger future for the region encapsulates our commitment to the region, the business sector and those living and working in the north east.
Recruiting high‑calibre, professional staff with vocational credibility is at the core of our success. We are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals with a passion for achieving excellence through delivering a first class quality service at all times.
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