Course Leader - Electrical Engineering

Bridgwater & Taunton College; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgwater & Taunton College seeks a dynamic Course Leader to manage Engineering and Nuclear Energy courses. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and outstanding employee benefits in a supportive environment with training opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess skills in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and be passionate about student success.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

Dedicated CPD days

2 wellbeing days

2-week Christmas closure

Opportunities for hybrid working

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

BTC Extra discount package

Qualifications

• Ideally have relevant skills or knowledge in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Education and applied industry practical experience preferred.
• Support for candidates without educational sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead courses in Engineering and Nuclear Energy.
• Support learners and ensure they maximize their potential.
• Collaborate with employers to build a skilled workforce.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Team Player

Education

Relevant Engineering Degree

Job description

Do you want to work for an OUTSTANDING Education Institution?

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Course Leader to join our award-winning team at Bridgwater and Taunton College.

Due to the success and growth of our Engineering and Nuclear Energy delivery team Bridgwater and Taunton College are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team.

Working with regional and National employers such as EDF, MoD and the National Gird, the post holder will join us at an exciting time as we support our employer partners to build the workforce they need for the future.

Salary - £35,713 - £43,301 per annum £5,000 Golden Hello with Qualifying Criteria Support Towards Relocation Costs Available Plus 28.7% Employer pension Contribution

The successful candidate will ideally have relevant skills or knowledge in ideally Mechanical or Electrical Engineering gained through education and applied industry practical experience.

We welcome applications from individuals without educational sector experience as support and training will be given to the successful candidate. Existing training or educational sector experience would be an advantage.

Most importantly, you will be a great team player, and be motivated and committed to ensuring all learners maximise their potential, deliver impact within their organisations and are fully prepared to embark on the next stage of their career journey.

Our continuing success and growth mean we have a significant investment programme to support new buildings, facilities and equipment. Our most recent addition is the new £15 million National College for Nuclear that provides a state-of-the-art engineering training facility. Furthermore, we have invested in other areas of the Campus including the Energy Skills Centre and Advanced Engineering Centre, for the engineering, nuclear and sustainable energy sectors.

BTC offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:

Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

Dedicated CPD days

2 wellbeing days

2-week Christmas closure

Opportunities for hybrid working

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

BTC Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!

BTC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity.

£5,000 Golden Hello with Qualifying Criteria & Support Towards Relocation Costs

This incentive is for the recruitment of external candidate only.

Bridgwater & Taunton College are proposing to merge with Strode College in August 2025 to form a stronger College Group to continue to serve its learners, employers, and the wider Somerset Community.

Applicants who apply for a role at Bridgwater & Taunton College and who start their employment after 31 July 2025 will be contracted under the newly merged organisation to be known as UCS College Group (University Centre Somerset College Group)

To view the full details of this role please download the Job Specification (pdf) document under 'Attachments'. Click apply.