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Mechanical Engineering Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191079
FE & HE Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 29 September 2026
West Midlands
Kitt Drew-Wilkinson

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Education Details

Mechanical Engineering Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 3

Job Description

Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Temporary | Contract

Location: the West Midlands

Start date: October 2026

Are you an experienced mechanical engineering professional looking to inspire the next generation of engineers?

About the Role

You'll join the engineering team at a further education provider in the West Midlands, delivering mechanical engineering teaching across both practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory.

You'll support learners to build the skills, knowledge and confidence they need for successful careers in engineering, and you'll bring your own industry insight directly into the classroom.

Applications are welcome from qualified lecturers and from industry professionals looking to move into further education.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering engaging lessons across mechanical engineering programmes.
  • Preparing learning materials, schemes of work and lesson plans.
  • Assessing learner progress and providing timely, constructive feedback.
  • Maintaining accurate records in line with awarding body and organisational requirements.
  • Ensuring safe working practices within workshops and learning environments.
  • Contributing to curriculum development and quality improvement.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A minimum NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline
  • Relevant industry experience within an engineering environment
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • A genuine interest in developing learners

Desirable (but not essential):

  • HNC or higher in mechanical engineering
  • A recognised teaching qualification

If you're ready to share your engineering experience with learners starting out in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Kitt Drew-Wilkinson

Kitt Drew-Wilkinson

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or related discipline
  • Relevant industry experience in engineering environment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills

Skills & Qualifications

Mechanical engineeringWorkshop teachingLesson planningAssessment and feedbackHealth and safetyCurriculum development

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