Lecturer in Engineering – CAD & Design

Bridgend
Posted 2 weeks ago

Our Client is looking for a Lecturer in Engineering  – CAD and Design the purpose of the position is:

  • To plan, develop, evaluate and deliver the curriculum content of programmes effectively and efficiently.
  • To assist in the organisation and control of examinations and assessments.
  • Work in conjunction with the Curriculum Manager, to liaise as necessary with employers (including work placement) agencies and families.
  • To be instrumental in extending and organising our existing provision particularly with partner schools.
  • Participate in the recruitment of students, attending open days and contributing to recruitment and marketing materials as necessary.
  • Undertake a range of activities that contribute to the management and administration of the programme area, which may include year tutor, module leadership, and timetabling.
  • To liaise with other subject tutors within the Department to ensure best practice within the provision.
  • To attend co-ordination, evaluation, quality, employer/parents’ events and meetings as required.
  • To organise and adjust teaching practices to take account of any students with additional needs.

Main Duties

  • To prepare and deliver learning programmes in appropriate curriculum areas and to evaluate outcomes.
  • To undertake the role of course tutor for groups of students as required.
  • To counsel and guide students in their academic work and if necessary (after consultation) to refer students to Student Support Services.
  • To prepare and maintain all necessary administrative records including quality control.
  • To supervise a work area if required and if appropriate.
  • To ensure Internal Verification and IQA processes are in place and to verify as required.
  • To participate in agreed staff development programmes.
  • To assist in the co-ordination of teaching, learning and assessment in the department and with implementing quality systems across the department and cross college.

Person Specification for Lecturer in Engineering – CAD

Essential criteria

  • Up to date and relevant knowledge, which must include a detailed understanding of AutoCAD, Inventor & REVIT software packages.
  • Proven record of developing and organising work related materials.
  • Knowledge of curriculum design and delivery.
  • Relevant, recent industrial experience.
  • Level 4 qualification in a Engineering or Construction subject area and the ability to teach at this level.
  • Level 3 Literacy/Numeracy qualifications or be prepared to undertake qualification.
  • PGCE/Cert Ed (it is a requirement to hold or achieve within 2 years)
  • Possess or be willing to obtain Assessors’ Award.
  • IT literate.
  • Ability to work well without supervision, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to motivate learners of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Good IT Skills.
  • Excellent communicator with diplomacy and tact in verbal and written situations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work harmoniously with learners and staff.
  • Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.

Desirable criteria

  • A good understanding of relevant issues in FE & HE education.
  • QA Award.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Good presentation skills.
  • Is able to use a Virtual Learning Environment.
  • Flexible, ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Ability to adapt to change.

Other relevant criteria

  • Ability to work across all College campuses.
  • Committed to CPD.
  • Commitment to College Values.
  • Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Flexible to work across many different sites and locations.

Salary 

  • Unqualified: £24,049 – £28,381 pro rata
  • Qualified: £30,620 – £47,331 pro rata

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