Lecturer – Green Skills and RenewableLEC2519 Salary: £28,931 to £37,347 per annum. Contract Type: Full Time, 37 hours per week,.....
Lecturer – Green Skills and Renewable
LEC2519
Salary: £28,931 to £37,347 per annum.
Contract Type: Full Time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Fixed Term until 31st July 2026.
Location: Paignton, Devon
Are you passionate about renewables and sustainability and eager to inspire and empower those looking to embark on a career in this exiting sector.
South Devon College's Building Services Team is seeking a dedicated Green Skills Lecturer to join its dynamic team to develop and deliver industry standard courses.
If you are enthusiastic, eager and want to inspire others embrace green skills, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and help build a more sustainable future.
South Devon College is recruiting for a Lecturer in Green Skills and Renewables to work with the Business Solutions Team and employers to develop and implement a curriculum that meets local/regional needs, such as the Level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprenticeship Standard. You will work with the Curriculum Head and Programme Co-ordinator to inform wider study Green Skills Curriculum offer, to include a study programme offer which will enhance the existing provision.
The successful candidate will hold an NVQ level 3 Technical/vocational qualification in Gas Engineering and hold a teaching qualification or be willing to achieve one whilst in post. You will need knowledge and experience in the installation of Green/Renewable Technologies such as Ground/Air Source Heat pumps, and Solar Thermal. The successful candidate will have good inter-personal skills with a keen interest in/understanding of student-centered learning and the ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and other stakeholders.
In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 37 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.
We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.
Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:
37 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
Teacher’s Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%;
Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
Employee Assistance Programmes;
Discounted travel schemes.
For a job description and person specification please click here
Closing Date: Tuesday 17th September 2024 (Midnight)
Interview Date: TBC
To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.
We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.
Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.
Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.
