Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with a passion for teaching who is keen to pass on their knowledge and workshop skills to our students and commercial clients.  The successful candidate should have a HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering and should also have a craft engineering qualification.   

 

The individual should have an excellent working knowledge of maintenance engineering along with pneumatics/hydraulics and industrial diesel engines. Knowledge and experience of manufacturing engineering is also desirable and individual must be able to share that knowledge with a range of different stakeholder groups. 

 

Experience of teaching and motivating learners to succeed would be an advantage.  

If you are a highly effective team player who has the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students, commercial clients and colleagues we want you to come and join our team.

 

You should also be willing to work towards a TQFE (Teaching Qualification in Further Education) once employment has commenced if you do not already hold a relevant teaching qualification.

 

NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

 

The closing date for applications will be 11 February 2025.

Person Specification

(criteria marked * are desirable, all others are essential)

QUALIFICATIONS

1. SCQF Level 7/HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering;
2. Craft Certificate or Vocational Qualification or equivalent in Maintenance/Marine Engineering
3. *Manufacturing experience
4. *Teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent)
5. *Assessment/Verification qualification
6. *ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
7. *GTC registration

 

EXPERIENCE

1. Up to date industry experience in Mechanical/Maintenance Engineering
2. Hands-on experience in a mechanical engineering craft role.
3. *Teaching or training experience
4. *Assessment experience

 

KNOWLEDGE

1. Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering to include Maintenance, Manufacture and Design, at craft and technician level.
2. *Knowledge and/or experience of the use of electronic learning materials

 

SKILLS

1. Good communication skills
2. Good presentation skills
3. Good interpersonal skills
4. Good organisational skills
5. Ability to develop and use appropriate learning/teaching/training materials
6. Computer literate

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Effective team player who actively supports others
2. Builds and maintains effective relationships with students, commercial clients and colleagues
3. Prioritises work effectively
4. Meets deadlines
5. Personally well-organised

 

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Evidence of commitment to equal opportunities
2. Own practice reflects good health and safety practice
3. Has undertaken mandatory staff development (if internal candidate)
4. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
5. Driving Licence and willingness to use own vehicle for business purposes.