Teaching Associate in Welding and Fabrication Engineering

About the team

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.  Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

The engineering team at the Oatridge campus deliver programmes of learning and teaching to candidates from across Scotland. Specialising in land-based engineering, the main focus of the engineering team is to provide fundamental skills which will allow candidates to service, maintain and repair machinery used within the forestry, agricultural and ground care sector.

About the opportunity

Applications are invited to the position of teaching associate within the Engineering team at the Oatridge campus of SRUC.  The position is a fulltime open-ended contract.  The successful applicant will have a key role in the delivery of the Land Based Engineering programmes taking an active role in the delivery of welding and fabrication units.  Applicants should hold a relevant engineering qualification at SCQF level 6 or above and have a proven track record within the welding and fabrication sector. A background and knowledge of apprenticeship programmes and the mentoring of apprentices would be beneficial, however no formal teaching experience is required. Full training and the potential to gain assessing and teaching qualifications are available to the successful candidate.

Key duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of learning materials
• Delivering programmes of education, training and assessment, including a range of practical skills to a high standard or workmanship as well as some classroom teaching to appropriate academic standards
• Conducting student assessment in accordance with Awarding Body standards
• Maintaining appropriate records of teaching and assessment
• Maintaining appropriate records of attendance
• Provision of educational guidance, counselling and tutorials as required
• Engaging in the quality assurance of all engineering programmes

Minimum qualifications and experience:

The ideal candidate will be educated to at least SCQF Level 6 in a relevant subject or have equivalent relevant experience.

Further details of the requirements of the role can be found in the Job Particulars document.

Admin ref: ACF/ENG/027/24

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

Salary and benefits?

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals' learning and development 
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)

How to apply:

Please complete an online application form by pressing “apply”.

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