DESCRIPTION

We are excited to announce that our Engineering department is seeking to hire a full-time, permanent Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering.
We are looking for candidates who are passionate about their field and hold the necessary industry qualifications to effectively teach our students.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong background in engineering
• Be committed to student development and success
• Demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to inspire and motivate students from diverse backgrounds
• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (Level 5 or above), or be willing to work towards one
• Have a solid understanding of the engineering industry
• Apply industry knowledge effectively to engage and inspire students

TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS & SALARY BANDING

To be eligible for our Qualified Lecturer salary banding (£30,583 - £46,263), you must hold one of the following teaching qualifications:

✅ Accepted Qualifications:

• DTTLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
• Certificate in Education
• PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
• DET (Diploma in Education and Training)
• DiT (Diploma in Teaching) – if for a vocational subject

If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will fall into our Unqualified Lecturer salary banding (£25,611 - £28,817).

❌ Not Accepted as Stand Alone Qualifications:

• PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
• CTLLS (Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
• CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please get in touch.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to deliver engaging and interactive teaching, learning, and assessment to a high standard, ensuring outstanding success for all learners while meeting designated targets. You will share responsibility within course teams for the quality of course delivery and will have an agreed teaching load to instruct groups of students in one or more core program areas.