Engineering Lecturer - Aerospace

Matchtech (Fulfiment)
Burnley, England
12 months ago
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Our client, a leading entity in the Aerospace sector, is currently seeking an Engineering Lecturer to join our team on a contract basis. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching and mentoring to apprentices in Mechanical, Electrical, and Aero and Aviation Engineering. This position requires a confident and imaginative individual who can inspire apprentices through creative lesson plans that meet world-class standards.Key Responsibilities:Teach on Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace programmes, aligning with Apprenticeship standards and capitalising on innovative teaching methods.Contribute to the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the curriculum to promote a positive learning culture.Prepare and mark assessments, providing meaningful feedback to aid apprentices' development.Embed the delivery of maths and English within the curriculum.Produce comprehensive reports on apprentice progress, ensuring proactive data monitoring and analysis.Participate in apprentice interviews, enrolment, induction, open days, and enrichment activities.Develop an inclusive blended learning approach using CANVAS as a platform to enrich curriculum delivery.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of specialist areas through continuous professional development (CPD).Maintain and develop resources for teaching, including Schemes of Work and Lesson Plans.Contribute to the high-quality learning experience from beginning to end.Participate in the quality assurance process aligned with awarding body requirements.Ensure the safeguarding of apprentices and the wider team.Job Requirements:A teaching qualification is mandatory, paired with experience in developing blended learning resources and delivery on a virtual learning environment (VLE) platform.Experience delivering on Aero and Aviation or Advanced Manufacturing Engineering programmes up to Level 4.Ability to work as part of a team to develop and share innovative teaching resources.Recent experience in teaching and mentoring.If you are passionate about teaching and mentoring within the Aerospace sector and have the skills and qualifications to deliver high-quality education, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and dynamic team.TPBN1_UKTJ

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