ABOUT THE COLLEGE 

Lakes College is a technical vocational Further Education College delivering education and training to full-time and part-time learners and apprentices to degree level. We have a vibrant campus in West Cumbria with state of the art vocational workshops and resources, including the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub.

Our mission and purpose are to:

 ‘Enable people to recognise and develop their potential’.

We are a people business and our mission applies as equally to our staff team as to our learners and employers’. We are a Good college and have ambition to be Outstanding by together developing our culture, standards and expectations. We encourage innovation, collaboration and reflection to lead to new ideas and methods. We gather, evaluate and use data to drive operational improvement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to complement our existing delivery team. The successful candidate will have a wide range of experience in the Motor Vehicles sector along with the drive and passion to contribute to the expansion of the department as we strive towards becoming an outstanding provider of education and training.

You will be an excellent communicator, combined with advanced organisational skills and have the ability to work with people across a broad range of sectors. This role will compliment a strong existing team and build upon our vision for the future as we grow and develop. 

You will possess a NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicles or equivalent. Recent relevant teaching experience along with a recognised teaching qualification is considered advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided from our outstanding teacher education department.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU!

• Generous annual leave – 45 days plus 8 days bank holiday plus 2 discretionary days

• 23.5 hours teaching per week with 15.5 hours administration and development time

• We welcome discussion regarding opportunities for flexible and hybrid working arrangements regarding location, dependent upon the needs of specific roles

• Automatic entry into the Teachers pensions Scheme.

• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.

• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.

• Free onsite parking.

• Subsidised onsite restaurant.

• A cycle scheme tech scheme and discounted gym membership.

• Fantastic facilities to resource our ability to teach our students.