Teacher of Aviation Engineering Full Time

Derby College
Proposed interview date: 10 th October 2024

Optimistic – Inclusive – Healthy – Innovative – Collaborative

Derby College Group (DCG) works closely with employers across the region, by training apprentices who will become the workforce of the future. We are recruiting a Teacher of Aviation Engineering on a fixed term contract until 31 st July 2025 to join us based at our client, Rolls Royce, in their state-of-the-art Learning Development Centre. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to us at

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aviation engineer 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 team you’ll be joining is energetic and diverse, with colleagues ranging from recent graduates to those with over 35 years’ experience within the Engineering industry to those who have been teaching with us for less than a year.

You’ll be working with Rolls Royce apprentices ranging from 16 to 18 years old and adult apprentices on a variety of courses including the Aerospace Engineering and Machining apprenticeship standard. You will be predominantly working in a classroom environment supporting apprentices with their knowledge, skills and behaviours, and completion of their portfolio of evidence.

Through the delivery of engaging teaching, learning and assessment, you will ensure they gain an in depth understanding of subjects such as;

• AMEDK3-005: Mechanical Principles of Engineering Systems
• AME3/012: Advanced Manufacturing Techniques

• AME3/017: Mechanical Engineering Principles
• BTEC Unit 7: Engineering Principles

You’ll have industry experience within the Engineering sector and a degree or HNC/D in the subject. We are looking for someone with great interpersonal skills, and a desire to share their knowledge and experience with the next generation of aviation engineers.

If you are not a qualified teacher, no problem! If you have industry knowledge, we will help you achieve Qualified Teacher Status.

The Benefits

• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

We 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.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at .

Safeguarding statement

DCG 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 candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also 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.

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.

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