Mechanical Engineering Lecturer
Education Details
Job Description
Mechanical Engineering Lecturer Location: Derbyshire Salary: £35,000 – £46,000 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineering professional looking to inspire the next generation, or an established lecturer seeking your next opportunity? We are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to join a forward-thinking college in Derbyshire.
This role offers the chance to deliver engaging and high-quality teaching across Levels 1–3, combining both practical workshop-based learning and classroom theory. You'll play a vital role in supporting learners to develop the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers in engineering.
We welcome applications from both qualified teachers and industry professionals looking to transition into Further Education. If you bring real-world experience and a passion for developing others, full teacher training and qualifications can be supported.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high-quality teaching across Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering programmes (Levels 1–3)
- Facilitate both hands-on workshop sessions and classroom-based theoretical learning
- Support, assess, and monitor learner progress to ensure successful outcomes
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement
- Create an inclusive and motivating learning environment
- Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
- Industry experience within mechanical/manufacturing engineering
- A passion for teaching and developing learners
- HNC (or higher) in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
- A recognised teaching qualification (for candidates applying at the top of the salary band)
- Salary between £35,000 – £46,000 (top band for qualified lecturers)
- Full teaching qualifications funded for unqualified candidates
- 51 days annual leave
- Generous 28.68% pension scheme
- Flexible benefits package (including pension and holiday options)
- A supportive environment for those transitioning from industry into education
What's on Offer
- 51 days annual leave
- 28.68% pension scheme
- Full teaching qualifications funded for unqualified candidates
- Flexible benefits package
- Supportive environment for industry-to-education transition
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Tiana-Destiny Hill
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Pension
28.68% pension scheme
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent)
- Industry experience within mechanical/manufacturing engineering
- Passion for teaching and developing learners
- HNC or higher in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering (desirable)
- Recognised teaching qualification (desirable for top salary band)
Benefits
- • 51 days annual leave
- • 28.68% pension scheme
- • Full teaching qualifications funded for unqualified candidates
- • Flexible benefits package
- • Supportive environment for industry-to-education transition