Lecturer in Physics and Mathematics

The University of Derby in partnership with Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd operates the first of its kind, award-winning Nuclear Skills Academy, delivering exclusive apprenticeship programmes to nurture a dedicated pipeline of talent at the start of their careers.  

Renowned for our expertise in engineering in further and higher education at the University of Derby, we are setting new standards in the UK for our collaboration with industry and leading the way in global research in future fuels and sustainability. We have worked to develop the academy and implement the highest quality classroom and digital learning spaces, along with industry-standard engineering workshops. 

You can be part of shaping talent for the future of industry in the UK, by developing the skills and capabilities of our apprentices at the start of their career. We are proud of our staff and understand that the best student experience can only be delivered if the people we have working for us share our vision, our ambitions, and our dedication to delivering excellence.

About the Role

The role will help further enhance delivery at The Nuclear Skills Academy and enable our apprentices to take significant steps forward in their understanding of physics and mathematics. With scope to deliver across levels 3-6 the role requires an individual comfortable with challenge and who has excelled in previous institutions.

As a Lecturer, you will develop and deliver an innovative and flexible range of learning and teaching materials in a relevant subject area or across modules that provide high quality, accessible learning opportunities and an exceptional student experience in line with the University’s strategic objectives, ensuring that employability and ‘real-world’ learning are at the heart of the curriculum.

About You

With experience of delivering across FE and HE programmes you will be a subject specialist but also have strength in understanding the needs of diverse cohorts of apprentices.

Preferably you will have experience of working with wider stakeholders including blue-chip companies to make the very best opportunities for your students. You will be able to evidence consistently Good to Outstanding lessons/lectures. You should have a consistent record of student / apprentice voice activity and how you adapt your delivery to meet the needs of groups and individuals.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Jason Pimborough, Nuclear Skills Academy Centre Manager via j.pimborough@derby.ac.uk 

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

Important Information

This role is employed by University of Derby but works in partnership with Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd. Due to the nature of work that Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd conducts and the protection of certain assets, some roles within the Nuclear Skills Academy (NSA) require post-holders to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance.  

This role does not currently require SC clearance, and this will not be a condition of appointment to this role. However, please be aware that there may be a future requirement for the successful candidate/s to undertake a SC check should any change in circumstances render this necessary due to development of the NSA over the coming years.  

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the “Apply” button above.

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