INSTRUCTOR IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Machining & CNC Setting)

Full-time 37 hours per week
Location: Stafford
Salary: £23,122 - £33,311
Salary: Total Overall package of up to £47,105 in year 1 as follows:
Salary - £23,122 - £33,311
Employer Pension Contributions - £6,104 - £8,794
Golden Hello Payment: upto £5,000
Holiday: 40 Days per year, rising to 45 days following 5 years' service
(Inclusive of Bank hol and Christmas closure)


Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group is currently home to around 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers. In addition, we have a population of over 5,000 full-time students and around 500 students on higher education programmes.

We are one of only 3 colleges in England to achieve an outstanding grade for apprenticeships delivery under the Ofsted's new inspection framework - in fact we're outstanding in every inspection area. To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website.

The College delivers a significant volume and market share of apprenticeship standards ranging from Intermediate and Advanced through to Higher levels from its two campuses in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford.

At present, we have invested £25 million in a new Technology & Engineering facility at our Stafford site and also a further £20 million at our Newcastle site in a combined project to become an Institute of Technology & Engineering Centre in association with Keele University.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who has a full Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline along with someone who can plan and deliver interactive instructions and assessment activities to a high standard.


Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver lively and interactive instruction and assessment activities to a high standard on a range of programmes. Although activities are ordinarily delivered in the workshop environment, there will be some associated classroom delivery.
  
  
• Deliver an inspirational programme that develops students' skills and knowledge in cutting, boring, drilling, milling, planning, shaping and turning, in setting tolerances on machinery, developing skills on both CNC and hand controlled machinery, following instructions and technical drawings and checking quality standards of work on finished items.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Has a full Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Has relevant industry/professional experience within the relevant sector.
• Has good organisational skills.
• Has willingness to train for a teaching qualification up to level 5.
• Has willingness to complete an assessing qualification.

What's in it for you?

• The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:
• £5,000 Golden Hello payment (paid in the first year of employment).
• Employer Pension contributions - up to £8,794 (Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Up to 45 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
• Electric Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• Remission provided for your first year in post.
• Free Parking
• On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.

How to apply

To apply for the role of Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, please click on 'Apply' and complete an online application form.

(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).

The closing date for completed applications is 11th August 2024.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.