Lecturer – Electrical Installation

Job Description

We are one of the largest partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands, a partnership of 11colleges and research institutions comprising Scotland’s newest university.

As the UK’s leading tertiary education provider, we deliver both further education and higher education courses and that makes us different from traditional institutions. Through an innovative approach to learning and some of the best online learning technologies, we offer our students the complete learner journey, where they have choice and flexibility to study from access level right through to PhD.

UHI Invernessis at the heart of the community. Working closely with businesses and stakeholders, our curriculum and research capacity is designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of industry and support the strengths and ambitions of the region. Through a personalised approach, we help our students discover their right path, providing them with a combination of qualification and job-ready skills to succeed in the workplace. UHI Invernesshas locations at Inverness Campus and the Scottish School of Forestry (Balloch), a growing hub for research, innovation and enterprise set within a 215-acre site.

We are seeking a self-motivated and reliable person who has a passion for Electrical Installation and a desire to pass on their knowledge to the next generation.

This role offers the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience with the next generation, alongside excellent employee benefits (see below), including over 12 weeks paid annual leave per year.

You do not need to have a teaching qualification to apply for this role, as full training will be provided.

You should be a good communicator and enjoy working with people. You should have good IT skills, including experience using applications such as MS Office and other relevant subject-related software packages. You will deliver Electrical Installation and, if qualified to do so, Electrical Engineering subjects to a diverse range of students at a variety of levels.

As a professional member of the teaching staff at UHI Inverness, you will be responsible for the preparation of lessons, teaching students, and the marking and assessment of their work. You will be an effective team member, delivering a high-quality curriculum and an excellent educational experience.

To apply for this vacancy, you must be qualified in Electrical Installation to at least SCQF Level 7, or have equivalent proven industrial experience.

12.4 weeks annual leave per year (62 days) pro rata, normally:

• Christmas and New Year (2 weeks)
• February (2 days)
• Scottish Teachers Pension Scheme through SPPA
• 10% Membership Discount at Highlife Highland
• Onsite commercial hair and beauty salon
• Occupational sick pay scheme and family friendly leave provisions
• Staff Support and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• £60 towards cost of glasses required for VDU work
• Free Parking
• Onsite Gym (free to staff)

Please note: the successful post holder will need to pass a satisfactory PVG Scheme check through Disclosure Scotland prior to commencing employment.

Please note that UHI Inverness does not hold a sponsorship licence for work visas. Applicants must therefore already have the legal right to work in the UK through their own status or visa arrangements. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at this time.

Application Closing Date: 25 October

Shortlisting will take place on 27 October

Interviews will be held on4 November

Requests for feedback following interview are welcomed, however due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on applications that have not been shortlisted for interview.