Lecturers - STEM & Construction Subjects

Ref: SCH-LC-0067

Establishment: Lakes College Location: Workington Salary: 25925.00 - 36916.00 Department: STEM Academy Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 28/04/2023 12:00 Interview Date: 28/04/2023 Start Date: 01/05/2023

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: Academic

The Role

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 individuals to complement our existing delivery team.

Electrical Installation
Civil Engineering
Electrical Maintenance / Instrumentation
Brickwork
Welding

The successful candidate will have a wide range of experience in the relevant 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 our state of the art Construction Skills Centre.

Applicants should have an industry recognised level 3 qualification or equivalent.

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

• 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.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
NVQ Level 3 in a relevant area or equivalent	Pass	Essential
Level 2 Numeracy/Literacy Qualifications	Pass	Essential
Certificate in Education	Pass	Desirable

Skills

Experience
Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of subject area	Essential
Experience in post 16 education / training including curriculum design, delivery, assessment and evaluation	Desirable
Experience of working within the post 16/HE sector supporting learners	Essential
Recent and relevant industry experience in sector	Essential
Experience in post 16 education / training including curriculum design, delivery, assessment and evaluation	Desirable
Recent relevant teaching experience with good or outstanding observation grades	Desirable
Personal Attributes
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output	Essential
Demonstrates meeting expectations of internal customers, including students	Essential
Proactive in taking action to achieve goals	Essential
Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities	Essential
Integrity	Essential
Focused	Essential
Dedicated	Essential
Committed	Essential
Ability to prioritise own work, multi-task and shift priorities	Essential
Proactive in taking action to achieve goals	Essential
Demonstrates ability to work under pressure, prioritise and commit to strict deadlines whilst maintaining the quality of output	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Thorough knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding	Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Ability to confidently manage learner behaviour	Essential
Leadership
Focused on standards and positive outcomes	Desirable
Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students	Desirable
Focused on standards and positive outcomes	Essential
Ability to instill a strong sense of belief and accountablility in both staff and students	Essential