Lecturer in Nautical

Job Description

Lecturer in Nautical (Job Ref: L719)
Full Time/Permanent/Scottish Maritime Academy, Peterhead
Salary: £40,170.00 - £48,357.00 per annum

Our Maritime Academy is looking to recruit a Lecturer in Nautical Science to develop and deliver courses up to HNC Nautical Science and Class I Fishing level. The successful candidate will be required to prepare and deliver a variety of training, including MCA short courses and SQA units for new entrants.

The successful candidate will hold the minimum of a current MCA Certificate of Competency at Officer of the Watch Unlimited (STCW 95 REG 11/1) and/or Class 1 Deck Officer (Fishing) Level.

The successful candidate will hold current MCA short-course certification and be able to clearly explain, both orally and in writing, all aspects of nautical science to a range of students. Good IT skills will be essential in the successful delivery of training along with strong communication and interpersonal skills which will allow the successful candidate to build and maintain effective relationships with students and colleagues.

Experience of teaching is not essential but you will be contracted to obtain 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 is 13th December 2024.

 

For more information about the Scottish Maritime Academy, please visit our website on: http://www.smaritime.co.uk/

Interested? Want to know more?

 

For more information on this vacancy please visit our My Job Scotland website page on
www.myjobscotland.gov.uk email jobs@nescol.ac.uk, or call People Services on 01224 612244 (voicemail).

North East Scotland College is an Equal Opportunities college welcoming applications from a diverse background. Most posts within North East Scotland College are classed as regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate for a role identified as regulated work will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

Person Specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION

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

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

1. Working knowledge of nautical science subject area
2. Ability to explain concepts to students at all levels from new entrant to HNC in Nautical Science and Class 1 Fishing
3. Good knowledge of Health & Safety in this vocational area
4. Good communication skills
5. Good presentation skills
6. Good interpersonal skills
7. Good organisational skills
8. Ability to develop and use appropriate learning/teaching/training materials
9. Computer literate
10. * Knowledge and/or experience of the use of electronic learning materials

 

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

1. MCA Certificate of Competency: Officer of the Watch Unlimited (STCW 95 Reg II/1) or
2. MCA Class 1 Deck Officer (Fishing) Certificate of Competency or equivalent
3. Current MCA short-course certification
4. * Range of optional short-course (e.g. BRM)
5. * Experience of sailing on a range of vessels, preferably as Master or Skipper
6. * Experience of using maritime/bridge simulators
7. * Experience of marine engineering
8. * Experience of managing discipline
9. * Experience of assessing competence
10. * Experience and knowledge of risk assessment procedures
11. * Teaching or training experience
12. * Teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent)
13. * Assessment experience
14. * Assessment qualification
15. * ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)
16. * GTC registration
    
    

PERSONAL QUALITIES

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

WORK 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.