Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne

Contract:

Full Time – Permanent

Start Date:

ASAP

Employer:

The Supply Register (on behalf of Newcastle College)

Looking to bring your engineering experience into education?

The Supply Register is working in partnership with Newcastle College to recruit a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer on a full‑time permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced engineering professionals or existing lecturers to join a well‑established Further Education environment delivering across engineering programmes and apprenticeships.

Whether you’re already teaching or looking to move into education from industry, full support and development will be provided.

As a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer, you will support learners across Level 2 and Level 3 engineering programmes, apprenticeships, and potentially Higher Education delivery depending on qualifications and experience.

• Deliver engaging and industry‑relevant Mechanical Engineering lessons
• Support practical and theory‑based learning across engineering programmes
• Deliver across Level 2, Level 3, apprenticeships, and potentially HNC/HND provision
• Plan and prepare inclusive and effective teaching sessions
• Support learners with coursework, projects, and assessments
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback
• Promote safe working practices within workshop and classroom environments
• Create a positive and professional learning environment

• Strong industry experience within Mechanical Engineering
• Relevant engineering qualification
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to engage and support learners across a range of levels
• Professional, flexible, and reliable approach

• HNC/HND or higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET)
• Experience delivering engineering education or apprenticeship training
• Experience with in Further or Higher Education
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

No teaching qualification? Support and training can be provided for the right candidate.

• Permanent opportunity within a leading FE college
• Opportunity to support apprenticeships and higher‑level engineering programmes
• Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
• Professional development and teaching support available
• Competitive salary and benefits package

The Supply Register and Newcastle College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.