West Suffolk College - Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL £28,443 - £40,350 per annum Full Time Permanent Reference: 6533 Required as soon as possible We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lecturer in Engineering to join our team. You will plan, deliver, assess, and support learners across a range of engineering programmes, including Level 3 and potentially higher education courses. You will play a vital role in developing the curriculum and contributing to the continuous improvement of the department, while maintaining strong links with industry standards and awarding bodies. Key Responsibilities: Teaching and Assessment: Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment on a variety of engineering courses, primarily at Level 3. Knowledge of higher education (HE) engineering programmes would be advantageous. Course Development: Contribute to the development of both new and existing courses, ensuring curriculum materials, including electronic resources, meet learner needs and industry standards. Collaboration and Liaison: Attend department meetings, participate in curriculum planning, and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, including moderators, assessors, external verifiers, and awarding bodies. Student Support: Track and report on student progress, ensuring timely interventions are provided when necessary. Write termly progress reports and ensure a strong focus on student welfare and support. Verification and Quality Assurance: Participate in both internal and external verification processes and contribute to the department’s annual self-assessment report. Events and Marketing: Assist with marketing efforts, including attending open events, parent evenings, career fairs, and other promotional activities. Health, Safety, and Wellbeing: Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and stakeholders. Professional Development: Commit to at least 30 hours of personal professional development annually, with a focus on maintaining up-to-date teaching, management, and IT skills. We offer a wide range of staff benefits including: 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 West Suffolk College provides a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals seeking to make a real impact in education. As one of the largest further education providers in the region, the college offers a broad range of courses, from apprenticeships to degree programmes, allowing you to contribute to diverse learning paths. The college is deeply committed to both student success and staff development. With its strong ties to local businesses and industry, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate on real-world projects and help shape the future workforce. The supportive and innovative atmosphere encourages professional growth through training and development programmes. By joining West Suffolk College, you become part of a forward-thinking institution known for its excellent facilities, state-of-the-art resources, and a focus on employability, making it an exciting place to further your career. As a group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview. This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance. To find out more: For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitmenteasterneducationgroup.ac.uk How to apply: Please read the Job Description (pdf) Completed applications should be made via: recruitment portal If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Closing date: 8am, 11 November 2024. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. The group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date, early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.