Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship Instructor/Mentor (0176-25) - Derby, DE22 1GB About the University We have one simple promise – to make a positive impact. Through our ground-breaking research, teaching excellence and commitment to sustainable living, we are changing lives for the better. The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills. 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 gain the skills, knowledge, and behaviours they need to excel. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality, practical, and theoretical learning in Electrical Engineering, supporting apprentices from their first day through to successful completion. Working closely with employers and colleagues, you’ll design and deliver engaging, industry-relevant training across areas such as installation, maintenance, fault-finding, and testing. You’ll make full use of the facilities at the Nuclear Skills Academy to provide a professional, hands-on learning experience that prepares apprentices for their roles and end-point assessments. 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 bring hands-on industry experience, academic excellence, and engaging teaching practice, while being a collaborative team player who contributes to the onward journey at the Nuclear Skills Academy. Apprentices will be at the centre of your work, with values and behaviours embedded from day one and the facilities and resources used to best effect. You will value interdisciplinary collaboration, industry engagement, and work with stakeholders to deliver an outstanding experience. Ideally, you’ll hold – or be willing to work towards – assessing and verifying qualifications, alongside a relevant Electrical Engineering qualification at Level 3 or above. Your mix of technical expertise and commitment to teaching will help shape the next generation of electrical 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 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 enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via Important Information The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. Please visit our website  for more information. If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a 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. The University of Derby is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our staff, students and children. At the University of Derby, safeguarding is everybody's concern. Please find our Safeguarding pages including our Safeguarding Policy here . Closing Date: 11 Sep 2025

Area: Teaching and Research Salary: £33,002 to £44,746 per annum