Staff Recruitment Event

Chelmsley Wood
3 weeks ago
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Join us at our Staff Recruitment Event!
Tuesday 20 May 2025 – Woodlands Campus B36 0NF – 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Are you a passionate individual who wants to pass on their knowledge, skills and experience to our students?
We are seeking hourly paid lecturers in the following areas:

  • Motor vehicle
  • Engineering Aerospace – Level 2
  • Mechanical Engineering – Levels 1 to 5
  • Electrical Engineering – Levels 1 to 5
  • Mechatronic Engineering – Levels 3 to 5
  • Education and Early Years
  • Construction
    This is a fantastic opportunity to come along and find out more about the College, the roles we have to offer and to see the facilities.
    Please note that any potential role would be hourly paid with variable hours. The hourly rate of pay for hourly paid lecturers is £28.93 per hour for FE course delivery and £34.43 per hour for HE course delivery, both rates include payments for preparation, marking and annual leave.
    To book your place please head to our website and book your place.
    We are a successful, general FE college that provides opportunities for students of all ages. We are proud of the open and friendly environment within our organisation. At present we employ approximately 280 full time and proportional teaching staff within the main curriculum areas. We also employ approximately 350 support staff and approximately 180 part time teachers.
    The College is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and welcomes applications from individuals across all sectors. We aim to reflect the diversity of our student population in our staff profile, ensuring that we provide the best possible experience and environment for our learners. Our goal is to create a vibrant, supportive, and inclusive workplace where all staff can thrive.
    Solihull College & University Centre is committed to ensuring a safe environment for all students and expects all staff to engage fully with this commitment

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