Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Location:

Rotherham Campus, Rotherham

Salary: £33,487 (Non-QTS) to £38,487 (QTS) per annum, plus benefits

Vacancy Type:
Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week, all year round)

Closing Date: 01 st June 2026

Are you a mechanical engineering specialist ready to transition from the workshop to the classroom? This is a prime opportunity to shape the next generation of engineers.

• Developing Advanced
  
  Skills:
  
  Teaching Level 3 T Levels, Level 3 BTEC, Level 4 (HNC) and Level 5 (HND) modules, focusing on complex engineering principles, analytical methods, and professional project management.
• Industry Standards:
  Aligning classroom delivery with current UK-spec professional standards, ensuring our Higher National students are "work-ready" for management and specialist technical positions.
• Lead Student Success:
  Monitor progress and provide the guidance necessary for timely achievement, while developing industry links that offer students vital work experience and enrichment.
• Collaborate & Adapt:
  Work as a motivated team player within our Rotherham Campus team, using a blend of practical, theoretical, and digital methods to bring complex engineering concepts to life.

• The Technical Expert:
  You hold a Level 4 or above vocational qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related field) and possess significant industry experience.
• The Educator:
  You ideally hold a teaching qualification and assessor award. If not, we will support you to work towards these as you settle into the role.

• A Level 4 or above Vocational Qualification in mechanical engineering (or equivalent).
• A teaching qualification and Assessor award (or the drive and willingness to work towards them while on the job).
• Level 2 English and Maths (or a commitment to achieve these with our support).

Based at our Rotherham campus, you will be part of a dedicated curriculum team supported by a Curriculum Manager and daily collaboration with Curriculum Team Leaders, Technicians, Work Placement Officers, and Personal Development Coordinators.

• Access to teachers pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 15.6% to 23.68%)
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles