Higher Education Lecturer – Engineering
16 Hours per Week ( 12 Hours teaching / 4 Hours Admin *Lower hourly Rate )
Salary £36.47 Per Hour
University Centre Newbury (UCN) is bringing more higher education opportunities to West Berkshire. Funded by Newbury College with key investments from local business and other foundation partners, we provide a solution for the community that sees an expansion of the current higher education provision enabling more opportunities for young talent to remain in the area and study university-level qualifications alongside their chosen career.
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an engineering specialist with industry and classroom experience at Level 7 to lead our BEng (Hons) Engineering Design and MSc Engineering programmes. You will guide students’ learning and assessment across modules which include Leadership & Management, Research Project, Product Development for Business, and Contemporary Methods in Engineering Design. You must be proficient in Engineering specialisms, have experience of working in a university environment and demonstrate excellent communication skills to work effectively with students and other stakeholders.
The successful applicant will have:
• A Level 7 qualification in a related field
• 2 years teaching experience
• Knowledge of theory across engineering, project management, and leadership and management
It would be desirable if the successful applicant also has;
• A Certificate in Education/PGCE or QTS through other valid qualification pathways or working towards
• Experience delivering and organising designated area programmes
• Significant industry experience in related subject
We are proud to be the first-choice vocational education provider for West Berkshire and an exceptional place to work. We take pride in our commitment to our employees, and we are seeking passionate, talented teaching and non-teaching staff to join our thriving team.
Everything we do is about "creating opportunities to transform lives", from the exceptional support we provide to our students to the professional development available to our staff. By offering flexible, part-time, and full-time roles, a range of enticing benefits, and a supportive working environment, we aim to make Newbury College and University Centre Newbury the ideal place to build your career.
Staff Benefits
• Free onsite parking
• Training for L5 Teaching in Education
• 40 days holiday included in annual salary
• Teachers Pension
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
• Access to Westfield Health wellbeing resources
• Access to Employee Assistance Scheme
• Discounted Community Learning courses
• Access to discounted hair & beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon on campus
• Access to a range of good value food and drink at The Street café
• Friendly and flexible working environment
• Development Opportunities
• Discounted childcare at on site nursery for Newbury College staff (operated by a third party provider)
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.
Safer Recruitment
At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines
• Pre – Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search and any convictions must be declared on the application form. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps reasoned) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting.
• Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable).
• Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out. We also require a minimum of 2 references and an Enhanced DBS check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the set closing date if we receive a good level of applicants. To avoid disappointment, we would advise that you complete your application in full, rather than saving and returning to complete at a later date.
Safer Recruitment
At Newbury College we are committed to following Safer Recruitment Guidelines
• Pre – Recruitment Process: Candidates will be subject to an online search and any convictions must be declared on the application form. Applications must be completed in full with a complete employment history (With any gaps explained) and qualifications listed. Incomplete applications will not be submitted for shortlisting.
• Interview Stage: Candidates will be required to provide Right to Work documentation and an overseas check/Code of conduct certificate (if applicable).
• Successful Candidates: A share code will be required for Non-British citizens and further documents may be needed. A barred list check will be carried out alongside an Enhanced DBS check. We also require a minimum of 2 references, 1 must be from your most recent employer.
Our college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.