We have a great opportunity based at our Bedford campus for a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to become a key member of our Engineering department.

As a Lecturer, you will play a pivotal role in the success of our students through:

Teaching and developing Mechanical Engineering subjects including Fluids, Thermal Engineering and Engineering Mathematics
Preparing, delivering, assessing and verifying subject specialisms on a range of courses and levels
Course Management responsibility is available for experienced teaching staff
Supporting and guiding students to achieve success and realise their potential
Managing students’ learning and provide a high quality learning experience
Contributing pro-actively to developments in the Centre in curriculum development and innovative teaching
Participating in marketing and promotion activities to support a range of programmes and learning opportunities.

Our ideal candidates will have the ability to teach Mechanical Engineering particularly Engineering Fluids, Thermal Engineering and Engineering Maths and ability to teach on a variety of Engineering pathways from L3-L6, including HNC/D and BSc, alongside the following qualifications:

HNC in a relevant Engineering discipline or extensive industrial experience
Certificate in Education or equivalent or willingness to achieve
English and mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent or willingness to achieve English and mathematics Level 2 within one year

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational values:

Student centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
Educational excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
Continuous improvement - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on best practice and learning from others.
Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage and support each other.
Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.

Further details of the safeguarding requirements and essential criteria for the post can found within the Job Description.

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

About Us

The Bedford College Group aims to deliver world-class skills and education to the communities we serve. The Bedford College Group is comprised of Bedford College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, Tresham College and the National College of Motorsport.

Contract Type – Bedford College

37 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / 52 weeks per year
45 days per annum (plus public holidays)
Teachers Pension
Free on-site parking during weekdays and weekends (subject to availability)
Retail and leisure discounts

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed

Attachments: Engineering Lecturer JDPS.docx

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