Teacher of Engineering - Aerospace

Derby College
Derby
1 week ago
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Proposed interview date: 6th MayOptimistic - Equity - Kindness - Innovative - CollaborativeDue to increased demand within our Rolls Royce apprenticeship division, DCG (Derby College Group) are recruiting for a Teacher of Engineering - Aerospace join our apprenticeships team based at our client Rolls Royce in their Learning and Development Centre.The OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant team providing an outstanding learning experience, through the delivery of engaging teaching, learning and assessment, which prepares our apprentices for the next stage in their career.The vision of Derby College Group (DCG) is to create world-class, accessible education opportunities that enrich lives and make bright futures a reality for all. DCG is committed to providing educational excellence, championing social mobility and driving economic prosperity. We deliver high-quality academic, vocational and technical education that empowers people to achieve their ambitions while providing employers across the Midlands and beyond with the talented workforce of tomorrow.About youYou will have Industry experience within the Aviation sector and have strong ability to teach modules relating to other areas of Aerospace engineering. If you are not a qualified teacher, no problem! If you have industry knowledge, we will help you achieve Qualified Teacher Status.The BenefitsSalary up £41,683 per annum49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur, pro rata)Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contributionDiscount at our Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' onsite Little Explorers NurseryTOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted TastecardDiscounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season TicketsMicrosoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storageDiscount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the RoundhouseFlint Bishop Solicitors - free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing servicesContinuous development and progression opportunitiesDiversity, Inclusion and BelongingWe are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.Safeguarding statementDCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.If you require visa sponsorshipPlease note that as salary is agreed upon appointment and is based on your skills, experience and qualifications, this role may be ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Please consult the Home Office website for further information, and to establish if you would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route.Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities and the person specification, please click on the Apply link below.TPBN1_UKTJ

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