Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Location: Furness
Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Engineering to join a growing engineering curriculum team in Barrow-in-Furness.

This role would suit either an experienced Engineering Lecturer or an industry professional looking to take the next step into education. If you have a passion for developing future engineering talent and hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, we would love to hear from you.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, training and assessment across a range of engineering programmes, helping learners develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required by today's engineering sector.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging and practical lessons in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.
• Planning and preparing learning materials, schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Assessing learner progress and providing timely feedback.
• Supporting learners to achieve their full potential.
• Maintaining accurate records in line with awarding body and organisational requirements.
• Embedding current industry practices and standards into teaching delivery.
• Supporting apprenticeship and employer engagement activities where required.
• Ensuring safe working practices within engineering workshops and learning environments.
• • Contributing to quality improvement and curriculum development activities.
  
  
  About You
  
  

  To be considered for this role, you will have:

  • A minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • Relevant industry experience within an engineering environment.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • A passion for sharing your knowledge and supporting learner success.

  A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential. Full support will be provided for industry candidates who are looking to transition into teaching and gain a recognised teaching qualification.

  
  
  Benefits
  
  
  • Salary up to £37,000 per annum.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement for teaching staff.
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Additional employee wellbeing and benefit schemes.

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