2182 - Section Manager- Mechanical Engineering

Harrow College; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Wellness platform

Staff discounts

Employee assistance programme

Free car parking on all sites

Job summary

HRUC in Uxbridge is seeking a Section Manager for Mechanical Engineering. You will lead a team of lecturers, oversee study programmes, and develop provision across the section while teaching 16 hours weekly in mechanical engineering programmes.

Joining HRUC offers opportunities for professional development, a supportive environment, and access to staff benefits such as Pension Scheme and wellbeing resources.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Full Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector.
• Successful teaching experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge and experience of Further Education programmes.
• Curriculum management, co-ordination and development experience.
• Experience of improving teaching, learning and assessment.
• Experience of leading/supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for a team of Lecturers and manage study programmes across the Section.
• Develop provision across the Section and teach 16 hours per week across programmes.
• Strengthen links with employers and external partners.

Skills

Teaching leadership

Curriculum management

Team leadership

FE programme experience

Teaching improvement

Education

Level 6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Level 5 teaching qualification (FE)

Job description

Section Manager- Mechanical Engineering

Engineering - Mech/electronics

Location: Uxbridge
Salary: £47,939 to £52,165 per annum including London Weighting
Post Type: Full Time
Release Date: Thursday 27 August 2026
Closing Date: Thursday 10 September 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 2182

Reporting to the Head of School for Engineering – Electronic and Mechanical, you would provide leadership for a team of Lecturers, manage study programmes and develop provision across the Section. You would also teach 16 hours per week across a range of programmes according to your specialism and further develop our links with employers.

We Are Seeking Someone Who Can Demonstrate The Following

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Full Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the Further Education sector
• Successful teaching experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge and experience of Further Education programmes
• Curriculum management, co-ordination and development experience
• Experience of improving teaching, learning and assessment
• Experience of leading/supervising a team

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with many opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a range of benefits for staff including Teachers’ Pension Scheme, wellness platform, staff discounts, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites.

The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a sufficient field of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.

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Equal Opportunities

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.

Where references are taken up by the College, it is our policy not to disclose references to candidates.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge College (HRUC) is committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, employees, learners, and volunteers, including those with criminal records. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including ex-offenders. Our approach is in line with all relevant and current safeguarding and equality legislation.