Lecturer - Aeronautical Engineering

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Lecturers - Aeronautical Engineering

Blackpool and The Fylde College is recognised as an Ofsted Outstanding provider, following inspection in October 2013. Ofsted rated the Overall effectiveness of our provision, along with Outcomes for learners, Quality of teaching, learning and assessment and Effectiveness of leadership and management as Outstanding. In addition, the Quality Assurance Agency, which independently reports on the quality and standards of degree provision, awarded the College more commendations than any other university or Higher Education establishment in the UK to date when it published its report in July 2013.

As Lecturer in Aeronautical Engineering, you will be directly involved in the delivery and management of student learning within the School, assisting in the development and delivery of related Further and Higher Education programmes.

Whilst being fully conversant with course regulations and specifications for the defined area thus ensuring conformity and best practice, you will assist with securing quality improvement within the School as well as assisting with monitoring student recruitment, retention and achievement and taking remedial action where necessary.

You will use effectively the systems used in College (electronic or otherwise) to ensure student success, i.e. e-tracker, Moodle, internal verification etc. and will be responsible for meeting recruitment targets including participation in interviews, Open Days and specific curriculum events.

The successful candidate will possess a recognised teaching qualification (minimum level 5) or will be willing to commence within 1 year of appointment and will hold GCSE at grade C or above in English and Maths or be willing to commence within 2 years of appointment. You will possess an appropriate degree and a subject specialist qualification at Level 4 or above.

With industrial/commercial experience, you will be able to respond to a range of learning styles and will have the ability to communicate in all forms clearly, succinctly, and in a timely manner. In addition, you will have the ability to develop learning resources to support the curriculum and will be able to demonstrate skills in meeting a range of targets related to College priorities e.g. recruitment, retention and attendance etc.

To apply for the role please go to www.blackpool.ac.uk

Closing date: Noon, 7th August 2014
Interview date: To be confirmed

The College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our learners. Successful appointment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Blackpool and the Fylde College
School of Engineering and Computing