Overview
Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. The College has significantly invested in the Engineering facility, with a £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre boasting some fantastic, state of the art facilities and equipment for teaching purposes.
As the UK’s leading academy for agricultural engineering, we are constantly raising the bar to deliver training in the advanced technology needed to maintain the complex tractors and agricultural machinery used in precision farming. Our Agricultural Engineering team with industry expertise, support the development of students technical knowledge and practical skills with the maintenance of agricultural machinery.
About the role
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals with strong industry and technical knowledge and experience to join our Agricultural Engineering department. Due to continuous growth and investment, we now have a Lecturer / Course Manager in Agricultural Engineering vacancy, with the prospect of recruiting multiple candidates to support the ongoing expansion of the department offering.
Key responsibilities:
• Plan, develop, and deliver Land-based Engineering curriculum content, consistent with college approved procedures to meet learner and customer needs.
• Lead and guide students in a range of practical, theoretical and assessment activity which enhances learning and exceeds industry expectations.
• Have a flexible approach where transferable skills and knowledge are utilised across all areas of the Engineering department.
• Build relationships with industry and associated stakeholders to enhance the reputation of the College and maximise income streams.
• Aid the management team in the acquisition of resources to aid in delivery of all programmes.
The successful candidate will:
• A period of relevant and successful time, within the vocational area focusing on agricultural engineering, engines, welding and fabrication, and machinery technology
• Minimum Level 3 qualification within the vocational area.
• Level 5 or 6 qualification in Engineering
• A relevant teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Assessor award qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• A relevant Internal Verifier’s qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
We can offer you:
• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme
As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CDP programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.
