Engineering Apprenticeship Instructor/Mentor

Buxton & Leek College, as part of the University of Derby are excited to welcome applicants to teach on our highly successful Engineering programmes. We are looking to recruit two highly motivated Instructor Mentors who are skilled in delivering Level 2 and 3 qualifications in Engineering across machining or maintenance. 

Whilst this will primarily be classroom and workshop based, we also require candidates to have the digital skills to deliver effective lessons using a range of online resources and platforms (for example Microsoft teams or Blackboard). Our tutors will need to be adaptable, creative and resourceful in the face of the current challenges in education.

We welcome candidates with a range of experience including experienced engineering teachers. We are however also seeking applications from recent engineering graduates and experienced industry professionals with good communication skills, a passion for computing and a desire to help young people to succeed. A financial contribution towards a Cert Ed/PGCE will also be available to the right candidate. 

Buxton &Leek College was recently graded as a "Good" college by OFSTED and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals. Our students have access to industry standard facilities, comprehensive support services and benefit from extensive links with the University of Derby. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our small and friendly team on our journey to becoming an outstanding provider and to help shape our exciting future curriculum.

Upon appointment the title of this role will be: Engineering Apprenticeship Instructor/Mentor (Teacher)

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jonathan Abraham - Curriculum Leader, via j.abraham@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Please visit Applying from Overseas - How to apply for a job at the University of Derby - University of Derby for more information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

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