Lecturer in Engineering (2x Posts

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1x 37 hours per week & 1x 33.3 hours per week

Full Time Equivalent Salary:

£33,742 - £42,182 per annum FTE (Band
7)

Weekly

Hours:

Full and part-time hours available

Location:

Nottingham

Closing Date:

09/08/2026

Job Category:

Teaching

Campus:

Highfields

Team:

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In a teaching role at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential . We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other . We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to their roles and in return we invest in them .

Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career .

At Nottingham College, we are seeking a highly capable and versatile engineering lecturer who can deliver across Mechanical & Electrical/Electronic Engineering, and Engineering Maths and Science from Level 1 through to Level 5.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced FE practitioner who enjoys teaching across multiple disciplines and levels, and who is confident delivering both practical workshop-based learning and analytically rigorous classroom teaching.

You will play a key role in supporting learners at every stage of their engineering journey — from foundation learners developing core skills to degree-level students mastering advanced analytical concepts.

We are looking for a multidisciplinary engineer who can confidently bridge:

• Mechanical systems and design
• Electrical and electronic systems
• The mathematical and physical principles that underpin engineering practice
• You will deliver across FE and HE provision, supporting programmes including:
  • Level 1 & Level 2 Engineering
  • Level 3 (BTEC & T Level)
  • Level 4/5 HNC/HND

The successful candidate will combine strong subject knowledge with the adaptability and learner focus essential within an FE environment.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering principles and applied mechanics
• Materials, manufacturing and maintenance
• Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
• Mechanical design and CAD
• Analytical problem-solving
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Electrical science and circuit theory (AC/DC)
• Electrical machines and power systems
• Analogue and digital electronics
• Control systems and automation
• PLC and embedded systems
• Algebra, trigonometry and calculus
• Applied mechanics and engineering science
• Statistical methods for engineers

You must be confident teaching mathematics and applied physics to degree-level learners, while also supporting foundation learners in building confidence and core skills.

We are particularly interested in experienced FE lecturers who:

• Have a degree (Level 6 or above) in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related Engineering discipline
• Have strong underpinning knowledge of Engineering Mathematics and Applied Physics
• Can teach across both mechanical and electrical disciplines
• Are confident delivering analytical content up to Level 6
• Have experience working with diverse FE learners
• Maintain high expectations around attendance, behaviour and academic standards Are organised, adaptable and student-focused
• A teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed) is essential or must be achieved within a specified timeframe.

• Industry experience within electro-mechanical environments
• Familiarity with CAD, simulation and control software
• Experience contributing to curriculum development and quality improvement

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Abbad Ahmad (Curriculum Manager) on abbad.a

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: w/c 10th August 2026

If you’re considering teaching but unsure where to start, Nottingham College offers clear pathways to help you explore your options and build a rewarding career in education. Find out more about our routes into teaching:
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