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Electronics/PLC Engineering Teacher

Dovetail Ref: 65748390
FE & HE £31,000 - £43,000 per annum permanent mid Level Urgent 21 May 2026
Brighouse, England

Education Details

Electronics Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3NVQ Level 3
Also teaches: Electrical EngineeringPLC Engineering

Job Description

Electronics / PLC Engineering Teacher
Full Time | Permanent | Huddersfield

Salary

Up to £43,000 per annum

A leading college in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced and passionate Electronics / PLC Engineering Teacher to join its engineering department on a permanent, full-time basis.

This role will focus exclusively on delivering training to NVQ Level 3 Engineering Apprentices, combining both practical workshop delivery and classroom-based theory sessions.

We are ideally looking for a qualified engineering lecturer with experience delivering electrical, electronic and PLC-related units within further education, apprenticeships or industry training environments.

The Role

You will play a key role in developing the next generation of engineers by delivering engaging and industry-relevant teaching across a range of electrical and electronic engineering subjects.

Responsibilities include:

  • Delivering practical and theory-based sessions to Level 3 apprentices
  • Teaching electrical, electronic and PLC engineering units
  • Supporting learners throughout their apprenticeship journey
  • Assessing learner progress and providing constructive feedback
  • Creating an engaging and supportive learning environment
  • Working closely with the wider engineering and apprenticeship team

Requirements

To be considered, you should have:

  • A recognised teaching qualification
  • Experience delivering electrical/electronic engineering and PLC units
  • Strong industry knowledge within engineering or manufacturing environments
  • Excellent communication and learner engagement skills
  • Passion for apprentice development and technical education

Benefits

  • 62 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure
  • 28.68% employer pension contribution
  • Free gym membership
  • Full support for further teaching and professional qualifications
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative engineering department
  • Long-term career progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established college committed to high-quality engineering education and apprentice development.

What's on Offer

  • 62 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure
  • 28.68% employer pension contribution
  • Free gym membership
  • Full support for further teaching and professional qualifications
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Long-term career progression opportunities

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Tiana-Destiny Hill

Tiana-Destiny Hill

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Pension

28.68% employer pension contribution

Requirements

  • Recognised teaching qualification
  • Experience delivering electrical/electronic engineering and PLC units
  • Strong industry knowledge within engineering or manufacturing environments
  • Excellent communication and learner engagement skills
  • Passion for apprentice development and technical education

Benefits

  • 62 days holiday including bank holidays and Christmas closure
  • 28.68% employer pension contribution
  • Free gym membership
  • Full support for further teaching and professional qualifications
  • Excellent work-life balance

Skills & Qualifications

Electronics teachingElectrical engineeringPLC engineeringApprenticeship deliveryPractical workshop deliveryAssessment and feedbackLearner engagement