Lecturer – Step Into Stem

Your future is here
A place to inspire
In a teaching role at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to their roles and in return we invest in them. Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.
Who we need
We are looking for experienced lecturers from a Technology/STEM background to join our brand-new Step into STEM faculty. The people we need will have:
The skills and enthusiasm to foster student confidence and the skills for further study at Nottingham College
The belief that will prepare our students for employment
The commitment to embed the personal and social skills which transfer to the classroom and workshops, to create Future Ready students
The ambition to enhance active learning and engagement through vocational, maths and English functional skills, tutorials and embedded enrichment and work experience opportunities
What you’ll bring
You will come from a technology background (eg Electrical, Engineering, Motor vehicle, Design and Digital skills) and have experience of alternative provisions, SEND settings, behavioural challenge and hard to reach learners. Other essential skills and experience include:
To hold a recognised teaching qualification
Experience of developing and implementing innovative and effective teaching strategies to support and challenge students
Demonstrate a creative approach to teaching, learning and assessment
Have a respectful and inclusive attitude to students and colleagues
Able to work effectively as a member of a team
What we offer
New faculty at our Highfields Campus, specialising in Technology (Engineering, Automotive, Electrical and Design)
Excellent opportunity for inspirational and innovative lecturers to provide outstanding teaching, learning and assessment opportunities for our entry level students, coupled with a pastoral approach
The opportunity to deliver a combination of vocational, functional skills maths and English, tutorials and real-life experience to enhance the learner journey experience
Ongoing training and the opportunity to develop your career
A place to belong and inspire
Self-contained specialist unit
Making a positive impact on belonging
Bringing industry, experience and knowledge
Better and positive futures, being part of the community spirit
Freedom to bring innovation and to thrive
Interviews, including a task and microteach, are planned for: week commencing 15 April 2024
A place to belong
Join a diverse, vibrant community of over 1,300 staff and feel welcome from day one. Whether it’s enjoying a cuppa and a chat at our Wellness Cafes, collaborating with your colleagues or making the most of the facilities on our campuses, this is a place you can feel involved, connected and supported. With an attractive benefits package including 45 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities, access to a generous pension scheme and perks package, this is a place where you will feel valued and where you can grow and develop. It’s a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference.
Be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that thrives on innovation, creativity, and outstanding outcomes. Our aim is for our workforce to mirror the rich diversity of the individuals and communities we serve, creating an environment where a range of experiences, skills, and viewpoints are valued. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.
Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.