Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship Instructor/Mentor

About the College/Department

The Nuclear Skills Academy is the first of its kind and aims to sustain nuclear capability within the UK’s submarines programme by creating a dedicated pipeline of talent at the start of their careers. Based in Derby at the iHub, the Nuclear Skills Academy is a partnership between the University of Derby and Rolls-Royce. The Nuclear Skills Academy team draws upon it's multidisciplinary and award-winning skills to facilitate the delivery of apprentices across Levels 2-6.

About the Role

Instructor Mentors play a pivotal role in the apprenticeship journey. They are at the front line, delivering sessions, assessing, and carrying out reviews to ensure apprentices develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to thrive. In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, with a particular focus on advanced manufacturing techniques, precision machining, quality control, and continuous improvement.

Working with HNC/HND-level apprentices, you will design and deliver engaging, industry-relevant training that prepares learners for both their job role and successful End-Point Assessment. You will make full use of the state-of-the-art facilities at the Nuclear Skills Academy, collaborating with employers and colleagues to provide a seamless and impactful apprenticeship experience.

Interview Date: 24th September 2025 (On-Site)

About You

You’ll be at the front line, delivering sessions, assessing, and carrying out reviews. You’ll have an eye for academic excellence, hands-on industry experience, and engaging teaching practice, whilst being a team player who contributes to the onward journey at the Nuclear Skills Academy. The apprentice will be at the centre of your efforts, ensuring that you are embedding values and behaviours with them from day one, utilising the space and resources available to best effect.

You will value interdisciplinary collaboration, industry engagement, and be keen to work with stakeholders to deliver an outstanding experience. Ideally, you will have experience and qualifications in Assessing and Verifying, or the willingness to undertake these qualifications, along with strong technical knowledge in CNC operations, milling, turning, grinding, and inspection processes. Your blend of practical expertise and commitment to teaching excellence will help shape the next generation of engineering professionals.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
• Discounted onsite gym
• Cycle to Work scheme
• A flexible working environment
• A commitment to personal and professional development

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Paul White, Curriculum Leader for Nuclear Skills Academy via p.white3@derby.ac.uk

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

Important Information

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.

To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.

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