Job Description

Description:
Band 7 a?? Include variable ratesExternalVariable Hours LecturerPost Wednesday 24/09/2025Close 06/10/2025Interview W/C 13th OctoberYour future is hereA place to inspireIn a teaching role at Nottingham College, you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottinghama??s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We are building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion, and care to their roles and in return we invest in them. Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.Who we need?Our established Higher Education Mechanical Engineering department continues to grow, and we are therefore seeking an enthusiastic HE lecturer to join our teaching team on a variable hours role. You should be competent in CAD, CFD and other simulation modelling, thermofluids, statics and dynamics up to and including L6.This is a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Engineering masters or PHD student to gain professional teaching experience, by moving into teaching, sharing their knowledge and experience with the industry professionals of tomorrow.This role will give you the opportunity to make a real difference. We are growing and developing our curriculum, which requires passionate, industry experienced and committed individuals to help us achieve our goals and develop our faculty area.The key roles of our Lecturers are:To bring your passion, knowledge and experience of the industry as well as your creativity to the teaching of both practical and theory sessions to L5 and L6 learners in Mechanical EngineeringTo work as part of our wider team to support the planning, development and implementation of new courses and qualifications as we continue to provide the local Engineering employers with their future employees.To work within the college quality framework to deliver education and training to high standards along with preparing student materials, assessing and marking student work and carrying out student assessments to ensure each student is achieving their best during their time in the college.What youa??ll bringThe successful candidate will be a Mechanical Engineering lecturer who will want to work as part of the wider team, to equip our diverse range of students with the skills they need for their future, through the delivery of outstanding education. This role offers you the opportunity to do this every day and it is the job satisfaction that comes from this that makes teaching so special. You will bring:Your passion, knowledge and experience of the industryYour creativity to engage and enthuse our learners in both practical and theory sessionsAn understanding and appreciation of the key employability skills that the Automotive industry requiresFor further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Abbad.Ahmad@nottinghamcollege.ac.ukAll qualified candidates are welcome, and we are particularly interested in expressions of interest and CVs from underrepresented groups in the engineering industry like women.Why Join UsCompetitive hourly rateAccess to teachers pensionDiscounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup AppVarious travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport and car benefit schemeOpportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated CPD days and our request to invest programmeA place to belongWe are a carer confident employer - This is an external recognition of the support we offer to working carers in the college community.We are also under the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme and are committed to tackling the stigma around menstrual health supporting those with the condition.We are currently working towards achieving the Menopause Friendly accreditation for its support for colleagues affected by menopause and peri-menopause symptoms.We have a team of accredited Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing of colleagues and continuously support more to attain their accreditation.We host Wellness Cafes on the above and more!A series of informal get togethers where colleagues can share their experiences and learn from one another. Our aim is to support colleagues to have fulfilling careers alongside managing their family or individual lives and health challenges.Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.ApplyIf youa??re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/workwithus to apply.
Safeguarding Statement:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employemnt checks, including DBS, qualifications, references and proof of your right to work in the UK.

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