Job Description

Location:

Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department:

Engineering

Reporting to:

Curriculum Team Leader in Engineering

Annual Leave:

45 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours:

37 hours per week

Teaching hours:

864 hours per annum

Basis:

Full time, Permanent

Pension

: Teachers Pension Scheme

Closing date:

28/04/2025

Join Our Team

We are seeking an innovative and dedicated Lecturer in Instrumentation and Control to join our vibrant engineering department. You will deliver high-quality teaching, engage in cutting-edge research, and contribute to curriculum development in the field of instrumentation, control systems, and automation. With a focus on preparing the next generation of engineers, you will bring both academic excellence and industry experience to inspire students and drive forward our reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Lecturer in Instrumentation and Control, you will:

Deliver and manage high-quality, inclusive teaching, learning, and assessment in Instrumentation and Control systems within the Engineering sector. Provide both hands-on and theoretical instruction in specialised areas, such as Instrumentation and Control systems. Support students in their academic and personal development, enabling them to reach their full potential. Design and deliver lesson plans that bridge classroom learning with real-world applications. Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the student learning experience and address the diverse needs of all learners. Contribute to student recruitment, retention, achievement, and progression by offering tailored guidance and support.

What We're Looking For:

We seek candidates who:

Are a qualified Teacher or are willing to work towards achieving this qualification. Are a qualified Assessor or are willing to work towards achieving this qualification. Hold a minimum Level 5 qualification in Instrumentation Engineering. Have GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications. Possess relevant industrial experience in the field of Instrumentation - Essential Have current knowledge and/or experience of teaching in one or more fields of Instrumentation Engineering - Desirable
(subject to meeting enrolment criteria for the teaching qualification - see Job description for further details).*

What's in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

Generous Annual Leave (30-45 days per annum (pro rata), depending on role) Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Competitive Salaries Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme Excellent Training and Development Opportunities Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff. On-site staff parking available Contributions to a variety of role-based pensions schemes including Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme and NEST Pension On site restaurant and food outlets including Costa Coffee Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff and their immediate family
- Occupational Health
- Free Flu jabs
- Free Gym Membership for all staff.
- Discounted hair and beauty salon treatments

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our?Work For Us?page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Craig Wilkinson, Curriculum Team Leader in Engineering on C.Wilkinson3@mbro.ac.uk

Targeted Retention Scheme

You could be eligible for a Targeted Retention Incentive payment. FE staff who have been employed in the sector for less than five years and teach in courses such as building and construction, chemistry, computing (including digital and ICT), early years, engineering and manufacturing (including transport engineering and electronics), maths, or physics could be eligible for an incentive payment. Please read the full criteria information on the incentive payment to see if you are eligible: Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

At Middlesbrough College, we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to ensuring equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and fostering good relations among all members of its community, and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

The salary progression criteria beyond point 11 of the Lecturer scale will be based on you achieving and maintaining, on an annual basis, the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) & QTS. To progress beyond point 14 of the Lecturer salary scale, you will be expected to achieve and maintain the Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,419.00-41,874.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person