Lecturer Mechanical Engineering
Salary: £23,386 - £37,862 FTE per annum (Pay Award Pending)
Aims of Job/Job Purpose
The role of a Main Grade Lecturer (MGL) at South and City Birmingham College is to support the College’s aims, objectives, and mission statement to provide quality education and training in response to local need. This role will also include development of our Engineering provision to support students into HE.
Lecturer Mechanical Engineering Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
• Required to teach on City and Guilds and BTEC Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering courses, both theory and practical, at least to Level 3 (preferably to Level 5).
• Delivery on mainstream provision to full time 16-18 and adult learners).
• Adhere to qualification requirements and tailor programmers to suit employer requirements
• Responsible for planning and managing learning programmes (which will include curriculum development and regular review meetings)
• Responsible for the management and tracking of the student learning programme to include administering all paperwork related to tutor courses and groups, tracking documents monitoring targets, achieving, and maintaining group size targets and arranging additional support where required.
• Act as a course leader providing learners with academic support, meeting their vocational and educational needs.
• Carry out the required assessment which will include initial advice and guidance, initial assessment, referral for additional support, assign homework and provide timely feedback on the learning experience.
• Ensure timely and pletion of student and course registers and ensure poor student attendance is addressed and targets set when required.
• Liaise with parents/guardians, schools, and other organisations with regards to attendance and achievements, where applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring student progress records pleted in a timely manner which will include monitoring of targets, Individual Learning Plans, and e Trackerto provide course progression, advice and guidance.
• Classroom management including monitoring attendance, punctuality, and student behavior.
• Be responsible pleting and maintaining appropriate internal and external quality standards (for example Internal Verification and External Verification).
• pliant with equality in teaching and learning.
• Contribute towards enrichment programmes, work placements and educational visits to enhance the learning experience.
• Comply with the Quality Assurance procedures of the College which includes lesson observations.
• Ensure “In Attendance” time is carried out to meet the needs of the students’ and divisional priorities.
• To carry out student assessments using a range of techniques and tools determined by the college.
• Provide pastoral care and student support in conjunction with Student Services.
• Work with the Quality team and curriculum Division to monitor, evaluate and improve the effectiveness of learning, including the use of lesson and peer observations.
• Support students to improve their study skills and exam techniques.
• Be available to cover for colleagues in line with contractual arrangements and, where agreed, provide support and guidance as a mentor to new staff.
• Staff are personal tutors to groups and are responsible pleting ILPs, monitoring student progress, delivering tutorial programmes, liaising with parents, carers and employers (where applicable), monitoring attendance and punctuality, providing pastoral care , assisting in UCAS application and references and support the election of course student reps.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as directed and required, that mensurate with the grade of the post and prescribed in the MGL contract of employment.
• Keep up to date with industry and education developments such as new technologies and T levels in order to ensure their smooth introduction into the curriculum
Lecturer Mechanical Engineering Requirements:
• Enhanced DBS check/certificate
• Certificate in Education, PGCE, DTLLS, DET or equivalent (or be willing to work towards qualification)
• Hold a Level 4 or 5 qualification in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (HNC, HND, FdEng), or pleted a Level 3 of higher time-served apprenticeship.
• Hold a Level 6 qualification in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (BEng, BSc)
• Have previous teaching experience
• Have recent, relevant mercial experience in the Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering sector
• Experience of using engineering CAD, CAM and CNC software and machinery
• Ability to use mechanical/manufacturing workshop equipment including lathes, millers, drillers, and bench tooling
• munication skills (oral and written) and demonstrable presentation skills
• Demonstrable teaching skills
• Experience of working successfully as part of a team
• Be registered with the relevant professional body applicable to the role (IET)
• Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills (to level 2 or equivalent)
• Demonstrable experience of using ILT in teaching
• Demonstrable understanding of learning theory and differentiation
• Demonstrable record of achievement against aims, objectives, and targets
• Demonstrable record of working flexibly and using own initiative
• Demonstrable administrative and organisational skills
• Good IT skills to include Microsoft Office packages
• Have excellent technical knowledge
• Experience of course management
About us:
South and City College is one of the largest Further Education Colleges in Birmingham providing vocational education from eight campuses across the city. We are rated as a GOOD College - Ofsted 2018.
We have a diverse range of students from the surrounding areas, and we are a ing and inclusive college that promotes equality and diversity throughout.
The ideal candidate will display the characteristics as outlined in the person specification, included in the Job Description
In return, we can offer the following:
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
• Generous annual leave
• Flexible working (for some roles)
• Employee discounts & benefits
• Fantastic progression opportunities
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders, and the opportunity plete this training yourself
• A mentor to support you in your new role
• Regular CPD
Please note you will receive an email confirmation once your application has been received.
If you require any assistance with the application form, please contact HR on (phone number removed)
If you are unable to identify your qualification in the appropriate section, please include full details in the additional information section of the application form.
The College mitted to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce - a place where we can all be ourselves and celebrate success together. We offer a range of inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums (EDI Champions) and support services for all staff
South and City College will carry out pre-employment safeguarding vetting checks to ensure that any staff appointed are suitable to work with children and or vulnerable adults. We mitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults All staff employed have safeguarding responsibilities irrespective of their role The post that you will be applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. An enhanced DBS will be carried out to assess your suitability for the role applied