Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Lecturer

Permanent. 37 hours a week.

At Wigan & Leigh College youll teach across mechanical and electrical engineering qualifications covering the theory and the hands-on application that the industry demands.

Youll deliver lessons assess students progress and contribute to a learning environment where precision and safety are part of the culture not just the curriculum.

Were looking for experience in PLCs Engineering Mathematics and a strong Design Understanding.

• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 3 to 6 to help our students achieve their academic potential and the practical employability skills theyll need for their future careers
• Mark work give clear feedback and guide our students on how they can improve
• Use assessment results to shape lessons and support each students 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 get this during your probationary period
• Teaching qualification or youre willing to work towards one with our support
• Up-to-date and relevant subject knowledge that youre excited to share with students
• Confidence with IT and e-learning tools and Information and Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance our students experience

What youre like

• Student-focused you take pride in helping our students succeed and build their confidence
• Organised you effectively plan lessons and assessments and easily manage your workload
• Adaptable you can respond to changing priorities and work across our sites when needed
• Collaborative you work well with colleagues so we can deliver a consistent high-quality learning experience for every single one of our students
• Reflective you actively engage with your professional development and want to share best practice

Essentials

• Youll need an enhanced DBS check which well complete for your if youre successful
• Youre committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• You can travel across our sites
• Youre flexible and happy to work beyond standard hours when needed to support the college

Time to recharge

• Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays (depending on your role)
• Family-friendly leave policies

Wellbeing as well as work

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Occupational health support
• Confidential counselling
• Specsavers eye test vouchers
• A 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

Read more about our benefits.

If youre comfortable working across disciplines and confident enough to show students how they connect in practice this is the role for you.

Please complete our application form in full. We cant accept CVs.

Attention FE teachers: You could be eligible for a government levelling-up payment of if you teach subjects like construction engineering maths computing or early years. This applies if youre 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.

Required Experience:

IC