Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Lecturer

Job Overview

You'll deliver lessons, assess students' progress and contribute to a learning environment where precision and safety are part of the culture, not just the curriculum. We are looking for experience in PLCs, Engineering Mathematics, and a strong Design Understanding. Plan and deliver lessons across Level 3 to 6 to help students achieve their academic potential and the practical, employability skills they will need for their future careers.

• Mark work, give clear feedback, and guide students on how they can improve.
• Use assessment results to shape lessons and support each student’s progress.
• Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour.
• Keep accurate records of student progress, assessments, and other administrative duties.
• Act as a Personal Tutor when needed, providing pastoral advice and guidance.
• Support induction, record achievements, and help students plan their next steps.
• Take part in Open Evenings, school liaison and activities that promote your subject area.
• Coordinate courses and contribute to departmental initiatives.
• Keep up to date with developments in your subject and best practice in teaching and assessment.

• Degree or vocational qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related area.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent) – you can obtain this during probation.
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one with our support.
• Up‑to‑date and relevant subject knowledge that you are excited to share with students.
• Confidence with IT and e-learning tools and Information and Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance students’ experience.

• Student‑focused – you take pride in helping students succeed and build confidence.
• Organised – you effectively plan lessons and assessments and manage workload.
• Adaptable – you can respond to changing priorities and work across sites when needed.
• Collaborative – you work well with colleagues to deliver a consistent, high‑quality learning experience.
• Reflective – you actively engage with professional development and want to share best practice.

You could be eligible for a government levelling‑up payment of £2000-£6000 if you teach subjects such as construction, engineering, maths, computing or early years. This applies if you are in your first 5 years of FE teaching and spend at least 50% of your time teaching eligible level 3 (or below) courses. Find out more.

• Enhanced DBS check, which will be completed if successful.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Ability to travel across sites.
• Flexibility to work beyond standard hours when required to support the college.

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays (depending on role).
• Family‑friendly leave policies.
• Wellbeing support and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Medicash healthcare plan.
• Occupational health support.
• Confidential counselling.
• Specsavers eye test vouchers.
• Culture where people look out for each other.
• Financial peace of mind – Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, buy tech), Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme, local and national discount schemes.
• Clear progression routes – opportunities to step up, specialise, or move across departments, leadership pathways, support to gain teaching qualifications.

You can travel across our sites and are flexible to work beyond standard hours when needed to support the college.