Mechanical Engineering Lecturer (Temporary)

Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Temporary

Location: the West Midlands

Start date: 20 November 2026

Are you an experienced mechanical engineering professional looking to inspire the next generation, or an established lecturer seeking your next opportunity?

About the Role

As a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer, you'll deliver teaching, training and assessment across mechanical engineering programmes at a further education provider in the West Midlands, combining practical workshop sessions with classroom-based theory.

You'll help learners build the skills, knowledge and behaviours the engineering sector expects, and you'll bring your own industry experience into the classroom and workshop.

Applications are welcome from qualified teachers and from industry professionals looking to move into further education — full support is available to gain a recognised teaching qualification.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging practical and theory sessions across mechanical engineering programmes.
• Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans and learning materials.
• Assessing learner progress and providing timely, constructive feedback.
• Maintaining accurate records in line with awarding body and organisational requirements.
• Embedding current industry practice and standards into your delivery.
• Ensuring safe working practices across 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 put your engineering experience to work developing the technicians and engineers of the future, we'd love to hear from you.