Job Description

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Lecturer in Welding & Fabrication (Ref. No. L748)
Full-Time/Permanent/Altens Campus
Salary: £41,833.00 - £50,359.00 per annum

If you are enthusiastic about Welding and Fabrication and training people to work in Engineering professions, are a highly effective team player who actively assists colleagues and have the ability to pass on knowledge and skills to students, we want you to come and join our team.

Applicants must be qualified to SVQ level 3 and hold a National certificate in Welding and Fabrication or equivalent (SCQF Level 5). It is essential that candidates have coded welding experience with GMAW, FCAW, GTAW and SMAW.

Experience of teaching is not essential but you will be contracted to obtain TQFE (Teaching Qualification in Further Education) once employment has commenced if you do not already hold a relevant teaching qualification.

NESCol is a disability confident employer. We offer a variety of working options in line with business requirements and place great importance on staff wellbeing. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

The closing date for applications will be 11th March 2026.

North East Scotland College is an Equal Opportunities college welcoming applications from a diverse background. Most posts within North East Scotland College are classed as regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate for a role identified as regulated work will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

Person Specification

PERSON SPECIFICATION

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

Working knowledge of welding and fabrication. Good communication skills Good presentation skills Good interpersonal skills Good organisational skills Ability to develop and use appropriate learning/teaching/training materials Computer literate * Knowledge and/or experience of the use of electronic learning materials

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

SVQ Level 3 and National Certificate in Welding and Fabrication (or Equivalent SCQF Level 5) Up to date knowledge of current welding practices Coded welding experience with GMAW, FCAW, GTAW and SMAW. Fabrication skills with the use of oxy fuel and plasma cutting equipment. Teaching or training experience * Teaching qualification (TQFE or equivalent) * Assessment experience * Assessment qualification * ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) * GTC registration

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Effective team player who actively supports others Builds and maintains effective relationships with students and colleagues Prioritises work effectively Meets deadlines Personally well-organised

WORK REQUIREMENTS

Evidence of commitment to equal opportunities Own practice reflects good health and safety practice Has undertaken mandatory staff development (if internal candidate) Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development *Driving Licence and willingness to use own vehicle for business purposes.

* Desirable

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