Programme Leader in Nuclear Engineering

Job Type Permanent

Curriculum / Service Area Engineering

Campus / Location Energy HQ

Hours per week 37

Part-Year? No

Post scale Programme Leader

Post Scale Range Up to £44,711 including scarcity

Closing Date 18/01/2025

The Role:

B&FC is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Programme Leader in Nuclear Engineering to join our innovative and growing team. If you are passionate about shaping the future of the nuclear industry and want to be part of a supportive academic community, this role is perfect for you. We welcome applicants with a background in nuclear engineering, as well as those from other engineering disciplines who are eager to contribute to this specialised field. Your Responsibilities Will Include:

As a Programme Leader in Nuclear Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality education and managing a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving industry. Key responsibilities include:

Leading a programme or curriculum area, including student recruitment, content design, and monitoring quality indicators.
Delivering engaging and inclusive teaching, learning, and assessment practices to inspire students and help them achieve their goals.
Supporting and guiding students to achieve academic success and develop the skills required for their future careers.
Managing day-to-day operational coordination of courses, ensuring smooth delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Why Join Us?

At B&FC, you will become part of a forward-thinking institution dedicated to innovation, excellence, and professional growth. This role offers:

The opportunity to shape the future of engineering by developing a skilled workforce equipped for the demands of the nuclear industry.
Tailored professional development support, including access to a fully-funded teaching qualification.
A collaborative academic environment where your expertise will be valued and your ideas supported.

Interested? Apply Early!

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity-submit your application today! This position attracts a competitive salary plus a potential non-contractual scarcity payment (T&Cs Apply). Please discuss at interview stage. Rewards and Benefits

Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™

Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
- Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 19.3% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
- Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Occupational Health
- FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
- FREE eye tests
- Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
- FREE healthy breakfast
- Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
- Health and beauty salon
- Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks

B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting Disclosure Calculator

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