Join Our Team as a Maritime Trainer at Fleetwood Nautical Campus!
Are you passionate about maritime engineering and eager to inspire the next generation of seafarers and maritime professionals? Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Maritime Trainer to deliver high-quality practical and theoretical training to our diverse students across apprenticeship, Further Education (FE), and Higher Education (HE) pathways. Join us in shaping the future workforce of the maritime industry!
What You’ll Do:
Deliver engaging and effective practical and theoretical training sessions tailored to individual learning needs.
Create, assess, and refine training materials, including online resources, to enhance student learning experiences.
Monitor curriculum development, quality improvement initiatives, and recruitment activities, including interviews and Open Days.
Promote and maintain health and safety standards while fostering a culture of excellence.
What You’ll Bring:
A passion for maritime engineering and a strong desire to mentor and develop students.
Possession of a subject-specific professional qualification, such as an Engineer Officer of the Watch (EOOW) ticket or a Level 7 degree in a STEM subject.
Commitment to continuous professional development and fostering student success.
Why Work with B&FC?
At Fleetwood Nautical Campus, you’ll be part of a prestigious institution renowned for maritime education. We offer:
A dynamic and supportive working environment.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
A chance to make a meaningful impact on the maritime industry.
Ready to Inspire the Future?
Apply today and take the next step in your career at Fleetwood Nautical Campus. This role is your opportunity to help students navigate their path to success in the maritime field. Hurry—applications may close early due to high demand!
This position attracts a competitive salary plus a potential non-contractual scarcity payment (T&Cs Apply). Please discuss at interview stage.
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 19.3% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process
B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here
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