Tutor of Engineering Fabrication & Welding

ZipRecruiter; Askham Richard; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading college in York is seeking a Tutor of Engineering specializing in Fabrication & Welding. This part-time role involves teaching students across various levels, focusing on developing skills in welding and fabrication. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience, with opportunities for further training support. Generous benefits include 57 days of annual leave and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

57 days annual leave

Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

Financial support for teacher training

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum of HND in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Experience in fabrication/welding at Level 3 or above.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of fabrication, welding & engineering units.
• Inspire future engineers through teaching programmes.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Engineering Communication

Health & Safety

Engineering Maths

Education

HND in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Tutor of Engineering: Fabrication & Welding

Ref: 2425/003

Hours: 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE) with additional PTVH options to 0.8 (29.6 hours). Teaching time on 0.5 FTE = 12 hours; approx 20 hours with PTVH.

Salary: Up to £41,313 pro rata per annum* (subject to experience and qualifications). Plus generous benefits including:

• 57 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
• Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE) - worth up to £7,000 over two years

About the role

Calling all fabricator welders and engineers! Are you a professional fabricator welder, or engineer with fabrication/welding experience, or a fabrication & welding / engineering tutor, seeking a new challenge?

We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational, and enthusiastic individual to develop the skills, knowledge, and professional behaviors of our future fabrication & welding engineers. You will teach a range of fabrication, welding & potentially engineering units across Level 2 & 3 programmes including apprenticeships.

This part-time contract at 0.5 FTE offers further PTVH hours to 0.8 FTE. You will inspire future engineers through teaching on programmes such as NVQ 2 Performing Engineering Operations, Level 3 Diploma in Engineering & Technology, Metal Fabricator Apprenticeships, etc. The ideal candidate will have confidence and experience in welding, sheet metal fabrication, pattern development, and broader engineering topics including Health & Safety, Engineering Communication, and Engineering Maths.

Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) are eligible for an enhanced salary of £42,842. Please ask us for further details.

About the person

You may be an experienced FE tutor or a newly qualified tutor. We especially encourage applications from candidates working in the fabrication & welding sector or with a fabrication and welding background. Experience leading projects/programmes is beneficial.

You should have a minimum of HND in a relevant Engineering discipline or relevant fabrication & welding industry standard qualifications and experience at Level 3 or above.

Ideally, you will possess a recognised teaching qualification and assessor/IQA awards, or be willing to work towards these with funding support from the College. Recent experience in fabrication/welding is a significant advantage.

About the College

We are a large regional college serving York and North Yorkshire, with a diverse student body including school leavers, apprentices, adult students, and higher-level students. Our education options range from entry level to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and professional courses.

We offer apprenticeships from Level 2 to 5 across various pathways and are a leading provider of A-Level and vocational programmes in the region. We are part of the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT) initiative to enhance higher-level technical skills.

Our campus features excellent transport links, on-site parking, and facilities including a free gym membership. For more information, visit our website at www.yorkcollege.ac.uk.

For an informal discussion, contact Lisa Wheeler, Curriculum & Standards Manager: Engineering, at 07803 615613.

Important Notices

Please see the attached document for Important Notices.

Closing date: 02 June 2025, 9:00 am

Interviews: 13 June 2025

We are committed to diversity and welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority groups and those with disabilities. We are affiliated with the Black Leadership Group (BLG) and are signed up to the 'Mindful Employer' charter for mental health. We are also a certified Confident Employer, supporting the recruitment and retention of disabled people and those with health conditions.

We consider all applications based on merit and value the contributions of Armed Forces veterans. We are committed to appointing the best candidate for the role.