Expression of Interest: Teaching Roles in Engineering Trades
We are excited to announce a range of teaching opportunities across a group of respected colleges, looking for passionate and skilled individuals to join our teams. We are recruiting for a variety of roles in the Engineering Trades department, specifically in the following areas:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Welding
- Automotive
Whether you have extensive teaching experience or none at all, we encourage you to apply
These positions offer the opportunity to share your expertise and knowledge with the next generation of tradespeople. We are open to applications for both casual, part-time, temporary, full-time, and sessional positions. Whether you have teaching experience or are looking to transition into education, we can provide the training and support you need to achieve your teaching qualifications.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Trade Lecturers: Deliver engaging and practical lessons that help students build hands-on skills in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Welding or Automotive, while ensuring they gain the technical knowledge needed to succeed in their careers.
- Programme Leads: Oversee the successful delivery of engineering programmes, managing a team of educators and ensuring the curriculum aligns with industry standards.
- Curriculum Managers: Develop, implement, and manage high-quality curriculum content, ensuring students receive a comprehensive, practical education in their chosen trade.
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
- Expertise in one or more of the following trades: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Welding or Automotive.
- Previous experience in the relevant trade industry is essential.
- You don’t need to have formal teaching qualifications at this stage! We are happy to consider applicants without Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and can provide training to help you achieve your teaching qualifications.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate students.
- Enthusiasm for teaching and a commitment to helping students achieve their potential.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking and Ofsted Outstanding (Ofsted-Report-Outstanding) academic community committed to excellence in teaching.
- Flexible work options available: casual, part-time, temporary, full-time, or sessional positions.
- Training provided to help you gain your teaching qualifications.
Benefits
Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive an extensive benefits package.
- Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
- Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
- LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 23.68%)
- Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
- We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
- Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
- Free parking on most campuses.
If you have experience in any of the listed trades and are passionate about sharing your skills and knowledge with others, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re an experienced educator or new to teaching, we can help you get the qualifications you need to succeed.
Sunderland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.