About the role
The Automotive Engineering (Accident Repair) department is a strategic priority and key growth area within the college and the local area. Our delivery includes study programmes, adult and commercial provision and Apprenticeships at our City Campus in Sunderland.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative individual to engage with and inspire a new generation of automotive engineers to support positive student experience, progress and destination. This appointment will offer the opportunity to play a key role in driving forward quality of the automotive engineering provision reflecting the highest industry practice and standards.
About the Candidate
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, qualified automotive engineer in vehicle accident repair with industry level skills, experience and expertise. Candidates should have an automotive engineering qualification with a accident repair focus.
These appointments offer the opportunity for EITHER current teaching practitioners OR those currently in industry looking for a career change with an ambition to teach. For the latter, the college will support individuals regarding achievement of a teaching qualification within an appropriate timescale upon joining the college.
About the College
Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 2- years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.
The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In May 2022, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding for personal development for our students. We are proud of our diverse student and staff community and provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.
About EPNE
At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally.
We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group.
As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the nature of this post you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
Contact Details
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Bill Milestone via bill.milestone@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
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