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Mechanical Engineering Lecturer (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191642
FE & HE Not specified Contract / Temp mid Level 8 October 2026
East 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

Location: the East Midlands

Start date: November 2026

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

About the Role

You'll join a further education provider in the East Midlands, delivering mechanical engineering teaching across classroom and workshop settings. You'll draw on your own industry experience to bring the subject to life for learners preparing for careers in engineering and manufacturing.

You'll plan and deliver practical and theory sessions, assess learner work and support individuals to progress, working alongside an established engineering curriculum team.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering engaging, industry-relevant sessions in mechanical engineering.
  • Teaching and assessing learners in both classroom and workshop environments.
  • Developing teaching and learning resources that reflect current industry practice.
  • Assessing learner work and giving timely, constructive feedback.
  • Monitoring learner progress and supporting individuals to achieve their qualifications.
  • Contributing to high standards of teaching, learning and assessment within the curriculum team.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or a closely related discipline
  • Relevant industry experience within a mechanical engineering environment
  • Strong subject knowledge and a passion for developing others

Desirable (but not essential):

  • A recognised teaching qualification
  • Previous experience of teaching or assessing in further education

Applications are welcome from industry professionals without teaching experience, with support available to gain a recognised teaching qualification.

If you're ready to pass your engineering expertise on to the next generation, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer

  • Support available to gain recognised teaching qualification

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 closely related discipline
  • Relevant industry experience in mechanical engineering environment
  • Strong subject knowledge
  • Passion for developing others

Benefits

  • • Support available to gain recognised teaching qualification

Skills & Qualifications

Mechanical engineeringWorkshop teachingClassroom teachingAssessment and feedbackResource developmentIndustry experience

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