Lecturer - Marine (Engineering)

Care to Join Us?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and skilled Lecturer in Marine (Engineering) at ou Southampton College.

We offer great benefits including;

• 50 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Regular training and development.

Duties

• Classroom teaching, tutorial work and associated outreach duties, residential, open and distance learning courses and student placements
• All associated organisational and administrative work, preparation and marking and appropriate student welfare and academic counselling responsibilities;
• Acting as a Personal Tutor to students as required and undertaking all of the associated duties including pastoral care support.
• Making a full contribution to the team approach to learning and teaching.
• Implementing a student-centred negotiated learning programme in accordance with the College's curriculum framework.
• Implementing agreed induction procedures and processes for students.
• Ensuring that students are informed of what is expected of them at every stage of their programme and that an awareness of what the programme involves is a feature of all reviews undertaken with students.
• Ensuring that appropriate assignments, tasks and activities are regularly set and assessed and that feedback is given to students in ways that will allow them to develop and achieve progression.
• Contributing to the organisation of and ensure that there are appropriate work placements.
• Ensuring that information concerning student discipline is accessible and made available to the relevant Manager.
• Working with the relevant Manger to identify professional development needs related to the area.
• Assisting in identifying the resources required for the programme area and planning replacement and updating as necessary.
• Contributing to the preparation of budget forecasts and helping to ensure that all budget limits are kept.
• Ensuing that the physical learning environment is well-ordered and stimulating through displays of materials, students' work, etc.
• Helping to implement the

Faculty and programme areas

environmental policies.

• Developing the requirements arising out of any changes to either the curriculum or syllabus, or the standards set by any relevant external body.

Skills/Experience

• Good working knowledge of IT tools (ECDL or equivalent level)
• Highly motivated professional with a range of industry experience and knowledge
• Previous teaching experience or has supported apprentices in the workplace is desirable
• Excellent knowledge of recent initiatives in curriculum development & design is desirable

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE grade 4 / C in English & Maths or equivalent
• Level 3 qualification in the relevant area of expertise (or commitment to achieving this in the required timeframe)
• Level 4 qualification in the relevant area of expertise (or commitment to achieving this in the required timeframe)
• Level 5 Teaching qualification (or commitment to achieving this in the required timeframe)

Ideal Attributes

• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people at all ages and levels
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines within a busy environment

Partnerships and Reputation

• Ensure that the college develops and maintains a constructive relationship with appropriate external stakeholders relevant to the postholder's areas of responsibility.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that the Health and Safety policy and procedures operated by the college are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with postholder's areas of responsibility.

Equal Opportunity

• Adopt and promote a positive attitude towards equality of opportunity for all within the college and ensure that the related policies and procedures are adhered to and that all statutory requirements are met by all staff with postholder's areas of responsibility.

Professional Standards

• Develop, maintain and exhibit the quality standards appropriate to the post and prmote a culture of integrity and transparency throughout all college activities
• Undertake appropriate staff development activities that support personal development and the changing needs of the college and its environment.
• Be aware of, and responsive to, the changing nature of the college and adopt a flexible and proactive approach to work.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire 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. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough pre‑employment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.