Aeronautical Engineering Lecturer

Yeovil College; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Staff discount scheme

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite gym

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking

Job summary

Yeovil College invites applications for a brand-new Aeronautical Engineering Lecturer role. You will lead and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment for Aeronautical Engineering, covering aircraft systems, structures, maintenance practices, engineering principles and industry standards.

Working closely with employers, apprentices and full-time learners, you will develop technical capability, professional behaviours and workplace confidence, while exploring emerging technologies as the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aeronautical or aerospace engineering, with at least 2 years technical experience.
• A level 4 qualification in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• A teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
• A passion for supporting students to learn and develop new skills.
• The ability to work successfully within a team.
• Proactive in initiating, developing and implement new ideas and developments.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment for Aeronautical Engineering, covering theoretical and practical principles for aircraft systems, structures, maintenance practices, engineering principles and industry standards.
• Work closely with employers, apprentices and full-time learners to develop technical capability, professional behaviours and workplace confidence while supporting innovative approaches to aerospace skills delivery.

Skills

Aerospace knowledge

Teaching ability

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Level 4 qualification in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Aeronautical Engineering Lecturer

Join Yeovil College at the forefront of technical education and innovation. We’re thrilled to offer a brand-new opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Lecturer in Aeronautical Engineering. This is your chance to be part of a bold new direction, combining cutting-edge technologies, future-ready training, and real-world industry partnerships. If you're passionate about education, and playing a key role in shaping tomorrow’s workforce, this exciting role is for you!

This newly created role reflects Yeovil College’s continued commitment to innovation, curriculum growth, and the use of the latest technologies. You will lead and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment for Aeronautical Engineering, covering both theoretical and practical principles for aircraft systems, structures, maintenance practices, engineering principles and industry standards. Working closely with employers, apprentices and full-time learners, you will develop technical capability, professional behaviours and workplace confidence while supporting innovative approaches to aerospace skills delivery. Knowledge of emerging technologies is welcomed, as Yeovil College continues to expand into this exciting and rapidly evolving area. This is more than just a teaching role—it's a chance to be part of a transformative movement in technical education.

What we're looking for:

• Knowledge of aeronautical or aerospace engineering, with at least 2 years technical experience.
• A level 4 qualification in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• A teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
• A passion for supporting students to learn and develop new skills.
• The ability to work successfully within a team.
• Proactive in initiating, developing and implement new ideas and developments.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

What we offer:

• Annual Salary: £39,917 up to £45,539 depending on experience
• Full-time position, 37 hours per week, all year round.
• 35 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme of 28.68% employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to free staff parking

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.

Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.

DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.