Job Description

Full Time | Permanent | 25,865 - 37,130 Per Annum (plus a market forces uplift of 5000)

Who we are

At City College Plymouth you will be joining a college that is proud of its culture, where our core values of Respect, Ownership and Integrity are there to nurture and support a passion for teaching and learning, enriching our community through knowledge, experience and skills enabling every student to be the best they can be.

At City College Plymouth, one of the country&s largest providers of quality education and training, we are going through a period of transition to enable us to propel education into the future. We pride ourselves on delivering a learning environment and organisational culture that positively impacts the health, wellbeing and sustainability of our community and enables all our students and staff to achieve their full potential.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled

Lecturer - General Engineering (BCE)

to join our dynamic teaching team, supporting the delivery of high-quality education to apprentices and full-time learners. This role involves teaching across a range of engineering topics, including core engineering principles, industry safety standards, and practical applications relevant to today&s engineering environments.

You will contribute to the development and delivery of a well-structured curriculum, ensuring it meets both educational requirements and current industry expectations. You will assess student work, provide tailored feedback, and facilitate both theoretical and practical learning in classroom and workshop settings.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering$umechanical, electrical, or multi-disciplinary, excellent communication skills, and a passion for inspiring the next generation of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across a range of engineering topics, tailored to both apprentices and full-time students Develop and maintain up-to-date curriculum resources that reflect industry standards and educational best practices Support the academic and practical development of learners through clear instruction and structured training in both classroom and workshop environments Assess learner progress through a variety of methods (assignments, practical observations, exams), ensuring accurate records and meaningful feedback Contribute to quality assurance, continuous improvement processes, and learner support strategies to promote high achievement and retention

What Will You Bring to the Role

Coping:

Able to manage pressure and adapt to challenging situations with resilience and professionalism. Responds constructively to setbacks and maintains momentum

Adapting:

Demonstrates flexibility in teaching approaches and is comfortable adapting to changing curriculum structures or student needs

Creating:

Brings creativity to lesson planning and problem-solving, exploring innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning. Open to feedback and differing perspectives

Delivering:

Takes ownership of student success and consistently strives for high standards. Sets and achieves goals, maintaining a strong sense of purpose and motivation

Benefits:

50 Days Annual Leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and College Closure

Career development opportunities. Generous contributions towards your pension. Access to discounts at various UK attractions, restaurants, travel and theatre.

How we recruit

We aim to recruit based on potential, not experience. We are interested in seeing your behaviours in action and how they will help you become successful at City College Plymouth, giving everyone the opportunity to show their potential, regardless of background or experience.

After completing our online application form, you will be asked to complete an online assessment within a few days of this Vacancy closing. This assessment asks you no questions at all. Instead, it observes your behaviour and natural strengths in action, with a series of engaging, intuitive tasks. You will receive a report outlining your behaviours once you have completed the assessment, regardless of whether you progress to the next stage or not, providing you with some feedback.

The College welcomes applications from service leavers and the Armed Forces community, and supports those service leavers who are Reservists in any of the Armed Forces.

The College reserves the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications have been received.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,865.00-37,130.00 per year

Work Location: In person