Based at Barnstaple Campus

L2 Engineering

Full-time, permanent

Information for Candidates

Petroc is one of the South West's leading colleges, committed to raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and businesses in Devon and beyond. Operating from three campuses, two in North Devon (Barnstaple) and one in Mid Devon (Tiverton), Petroc reaches out to a large rural community across the whole county.

We provide an exceptional range of further and higher education programmes which, in line with our vision, will equip our communities for the future, economically, socially and culturally.

We have many things to be proud of at Petroc. Our students consistently produce record-breaking results and progress onto the country's leading universities, further training or employment. We have enviable learner success rates placing us in the top 9% of colleges in the country for A Levels and BTECs. Our learners are at the heart of everything we do and we are proud of their successes.

Our whole community is committed to driving forward educational success in further and higher education and we all strive to raise the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and businesses in Devon and beyond.

We believe in bringing out the very best in people through being open and responsive, stimulating fresh thinking and building both confidence and ambition; and our personality is summarised in our vision ‘Raising Aspirations, Realising Potential, Supporting Success’.

Petroc is central to the economic, social and cultural needs of our surrounding communities. Over 16,000 student enrolments take place each year with ages ranging from 14 to 80+ years. With a staff headcount of approximately 900, the college is one of the largest employers in the area. We pride ourselves on our forward thinking, enthusiastic and diverse staff who make Petroc a vibrant and friendly place that is both flexible and supportive for all.

Petroc delivers significant provision across all Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and Education Funding Agency (EFA) programme areas (except agriculture) in a wide range of academic, vocational, work based, recreational and Higher Educational (in collaboration with the University of Plymouth) subjects.

Our students come from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and, through distance learning, areas far beyond South West England. Strong links are maintained with all schools and community colleges, as well as other institutions, to ensure comprehensive provision for all young people, adults and employers in the area.

We are developing inspiring state-of-the-art facilities, having recently opened a Future Technologies Centre at our Mid Devon Campus, an Engineering Centre of Excellence at our North Devon Campus; and we have a Lifestyle and Tourism Centre currently under construction, also at our North Devon Campus, due to open in the Summer 2016.

With the nearest University 50 miles away, Petroc’sBrannams Campus in Barnstaple has seen a very large increase in Higher Education and further expansion is planned through the Mid Devon Campus. In total, some 450 people currently study Higher Education at the college, with the majority on Foundation Degree programmes.

Now would be an exciting time to join the College as we continue to push the boundaries of educational excellence and maximise our potential to serve our communities.

In November 2015 The Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) recognised the achievements of Petroc by grading the college as ‘good’.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Type

Theadvertisedpost is full-time and permanent.

Hours of Work

You will be expected to work such hours as are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of your duties and responsibilities. Staff will normally work a 37 hour week. The hours for this post are 37 hours per week x 52 weeks per year.

Holiday

Thepostholderwillbeentitledto 39 days paidleaveperannum,plusBankHolidays. Alsothe collegetraditionallyclosesbetweenChristmasandtheNewYearandthesethreedaysareadditionaltothepostholder’sleaveentitlement.

Pay

The salary package for this post will be on application dependent on qualifications and experience.

PensionScheme

You will automatically join the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, which is a Career Average scheme. The contribution that you would make would be up to 9.6% of your gross salary, with Petroc making a contribution of 16.48% on your behalf.

Appraisal

All Petroc employees are required to take part in the college’s Appraisal Scheme. You will be appraised on an annual basis. The appraisal is aimed at establishing work targets and to identifying to each employee’s training and development needs. It is not, however, linked to salary, promotional issues or any performance-related pay element.

Essential Training

All new staff are required to participate in a Staff Induction Programme, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Training and Prevent andSafeguarding Training as part of their Contract of Employment.

Trade Unions

You will be entitled to join a union at the college and, indeed you are encouraged to do so by college management. This is because college management consults with staff through a Joint Consultative Committee framework upon which recognised trade unions and/or professional organisations are represented. Recognised unions are UNISON and TGWU for support staff, UCU and ATL for academic staff and ACM for college managers. If you are appointed to the post you are applying for and wish for more information, the Human Resources Office will put you in touch with the appropriate branch representative.

Criminal Background Disclosure

You are required to disclose any criminal convictions or police cautions on your application form. Failure to disclose this could lead to instant dismissal from your employment at Petroc. This will necessitate you filling in the appropriate application form prior to your interview.

Sick Pay

Petroc offers its employees the benefit of a sickness allowance when absent due to illness. This ranges from one month’s full pay and two months’ half pay, after four months’ service to six months’ full pay and six months’ half pay after five years’ service. More details are contained in all Petroc Contracts of Employment and Sickness Procedures.

ID Badges

Photo ID badges are issued to all staff on appointment and can be used for photocopying and library borrowing as well as for identification purposes. It is a requirement that all staff wear their badges whilst on any college premises.

PETROC
LECTURER 2 ENGINEERING
Based at North Devon Campus (Barnstaple)
Full Time, Permanent
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: / Lecturer 2 in Engineering
Contract terms: / Full time and permanent
Hours of Work: / 37 hours per week x 52 weeks per year
Salary: / On application – dependent on qualifications and experience
(Candidates should specify their expected salary within their letter of application)
Responsibilities to: / Department Manager/Assistant Principal
(Leadership & Higher Technical Skills)
Date of Job Description: / May 2016
This job description is a current statement of the duties and tasks required of the post-holder concerned. The nature of the job description will change from time to time and its terms are always governed and over-ridden by the post-holder’s Contract of Employment. The duties outlined in this document do not constitute a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time which do not change the general character of the job or level or responsibility entailed.
The College has an active Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, commitment to which is expected from all staff. Applicants are, therefore, invited from all suitably qualified people irrespective of disability, gender or race. In particular, applicants with a disability, if they wish to do so, may indicate on the application form details of their disability.
MAIN FUNCTION OF THE JOB

To work collaboratively both within theDepartment of Leadership & Higher Technical Skills and with internal and external stakeholders on the delivery and development of high quality Engineering programmes

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To work as part of the Department of Leadership & Higher Technical Skills team and to contribute to the successful realisation of its targets and development plan
To continuously reflect on all aspects of teaching and professional practice in order to help ensure the highest quality of delivery, assessment and of the learner experience on Engineering programmes
To deliver an appropriate level of learner contact hours per annum or pro rata in accordance with the Management Policy Statement
To help develop and continually update systems and materials that supports the management of learning on programmes, including basic administration. This includes schemes of work, assessment schedules, learning materials, pre-entry and interview procedures, induction, learner handbooks, tutoring etc
To supervise on student visit programmes
To help identify and therefore address own professional development needs
To contribute positively to self-assessment and other internal quality systems. For some posts, to participate in internal verification process ensuring it meets the requirements of any external validating bodies
To participate in staff meetings in order to share and disseminate information to the curriculum and section teams
To work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders as appropriate and take a proactive role in enhancing the reputation of the College and the Section in which the post is based
To participate in marketing materials and to interview prospective learners for relevant programmes
To participate in parents evenings
To deliver 864 hours learner contact per annum or pro rata
To plan, monitor and deliver a range of courses and programmes across a variety of subjects/levels and to make a significant contribution to curriculum development with the programme area
To lead where appropriate a small team of staff
To contribute to College policy development
To conform as required to College policy and procedure
To participate annually in the College’s appraisal scheme
To undertake such duties as commensurate with the post as may be reasonably required by the Principal

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS

To inspire, develop, support and challenge learners
To develop the full range of pedagogical standards and knowledge needed to satisfy the requirements of the post and professional reflective practice.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING TO THIS POST:

To act as a Programme Manager for an Engineering study programme.
To take part in the college’s Quality processes which form part of the annual quality cycle
To actively engage with a variety of engineering employers
To be able to teach across a range of courses in Engineering which will include Mechatronics and Engineering Maintenance in theory, practice and workshop environment.
To assume responsibility for managing external communication with local Engineering and Manufacturing Companies
To manage the recruitment of Engineering and Electronic Apprenticeships, and increase higher Apprenticeships

PETROC
LECTURER 2 ENGINEERING
Based at North Devon Campus (Barnstaple)
Full Time, Permanent
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education and Qualifications
A relevant Degree level or equivalent vocational/practical experience
Certificate of Education or a willingness to work towards one.
Evidence of continuing professional development
Assessor/Verifier Awards or willingness to work towards these qualfications
Relevant Knowledge and Experience
Mechatronics and manufacturing processes.
Experience of teaching on a relevant programme or equivalent vocational experience
Using a range of differentiated and creative teaching strategies and resources
Learner / service user management and support
Implementation of equal opportunities policies
Curriculum change
Assessment practice and working with external verifiers/examiners
Skills
You will need to demonstrate:
Personal Effectiveness
Flexibility and a capacity to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective ICLT skills
Organisational and administrative skill
The ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels across the College and with outside agencies
Relevant and up to date knowledge of industrial standard engineering practices
Personal Qualities
A commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity
A commitment to raising standards for all learners in order for students to achieve their full potential.
A commitment to self-improvement.
Enthusiastic, inspirational and innovative
To be an effective team member
To have a positive approach and to look for constructive solutions
To be flexible in the management of change

All positions are subject to the completion of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure

Completed applications should be returned to the Human Resources Office via by no later than 4.00pm on Friday 3rd June 2016. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.

If you would like to discuss the vacancy, please contact Craig Litster, Assistant Principal, on 01271 338058.

If you have not been called for interview within two weeks of the closing date for this post, you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.