Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

£26,393 - £39,819 per annum plus potential of up to £5k per annum market premium dependent on skills and experience

Hours: 37 hours per week

Are you looking for a career where you can change lives? Are you looking for a new challenge? In this role, you will have an outstanding opportunity to positively enhance learners' lives through teaching at Blackburn College.

The College

Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!

The Role

we are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to add to our existing team. You will be part of a curriculum team, contributing to the growth and development of programmes within the School of Science, Engineering & Business.  This includes focusing on retention, achievement and student success alongside pastoral support, curriculum design/development and ensuring a high standard of quality provision is offered.

What we are looking for

You should possess a relevant level 4 qualification or above in Mechanical Engineering and have or currently be working towards a recognised teaching qualification. A strong awareness of contemporary developments within the sector is essential, as is previous experience of working with young people aged 14-19 years old.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You’ll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.

Closing Date: 9 am Tuesday 1 October 2024

Interview Date:  To be confirmed