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Teacher of Engineering and Machining
| Posting date: | 09 August 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 August 2024 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Derby College Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5653 |
Summary
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Optimistic - Inclusive - Healthy - Innovative – Collaborative
Due to increased demand within our Rolls Royce apprenticeship division, Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting a new Teacher of Engineering and Machining to join our apprenticeships team based at our client Rolls Royce in their state-of-the-art Learning and Development Centre. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist to join a vibrant team providing an outstanding learning experience, through the delivery of engaging teaching, learning and assessment, which prepares our apprentices for the next stage in their career. The team you’ll be joining is energetic and diverse, with colleagues ranging from recent graduates to those with over 35 years’ experience within the Engineering industry to those who have been teaching with us for less than a year.
You’ll be working with Rolls Royce apprentices ranging from 16 to 18 years old and adult apprentices on a variety of courses including the machining apprenticeship standard, machining appreciation courses and supporting graduates with practical projects. You will be predominantly working in the engineering workshop, instructing apprentices on Milling and Turning. There will be a small amount of classroom delivery, supporting apprentices with their knowledge, skills and behaviours, and completion of their portfolio of evidence.
This role will be eligible for the new Government Levelling Up Premium Payments for Further Education (FE) teachers if you are in your first 5 years of teaching within FE. These payments range from £2,000 to £6,000 for the academic year 2024-25. For more information about this payment, the eligibility requirements, and how you would apply, please visit this webpage - Levelling up premium payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
About you
We seek an individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for imparting their knowledge and experience to the upcoming generation of engineers. The ideal candidate will possess industry experience in Machining, along with a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in the subject, an HNC/ degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline is desirable but not essential.
It is essential that candidates have experience in Milling and/or turning. CNC experience is desirable but not essential.
If you are not a qualified teacher, no problem! If you have industry knowledge, we will help you achieve Qualified Teacher Status.
The Benefits
49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur, pro rata)
Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
Free onsite parking
Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
Continuous development and progression opportunities
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
Optimistic - Inclusive - Healthy - Innovative – Collaborative
Due to increased demand within our Rolls Royce apprenticeship division, Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting a new Teacher of Engineering and Machining to join our apprenticeships team based at our client Rolls Royce in their state-of-the-art Learning and Development Centre. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced machinist to join a vibrant team providing an outstanding learning experience, through the delivery of engaging teaching, learning and assessment, which prepares our apprentices for the next stage in their career. The team you’ll be joining is energetic and diverse, with colleagues ranging from recent graduates to those with over 35 years’ experience within the Engineering industry to those who have been teaching with us for less than a year.
You’ll be working with Rolls Royce apprentices ranging from 16 to 18 years old and adult apprentices on a variety of courses including the machining apprenticeship standard, machining appreciation courses and supporting graduates with practical projects. You will be predominantly working in the engineering workshop, instructing apprentices on Milling and Turning. There will be a small amount of classroom delivery, supporting apprentices with their knowledge, skills and behaviours, and completion of their portfolio of evidence.
This role will be eligible for the new Government Levelling Up Premium Payments for Further Education (FE) teachers if you are in your first 5 years of teaching within FE. These payments range from £2,000 to £6,000 for the academic year 2024-25. For more information about this payment, the eligibility requirements, and how you would apply, please visit this webpage - Levelling up premium payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
About you
We seek an individual with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for imparting their knowledge and experience to the upcoming generation of engineers. The ideal candidate will possess industry experience in Machining, along with a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in the subject, an HNC/ degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline is desirable but not essential.
It is essential that candidates have experience in Milling and/or turning. CNC experience is desirable but not essential.
If you are not a qualified teacher, no problem! If you have industry knowledge, we will help you achieve Qualified Teacher Status.
The Benefits
49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur, pro rata)
Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
Free onsite parking
Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
Continuous development and progression opportunities
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.