Electrical Engineering Lecturer B

Wigan & Leigh College; Wigan; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare plan

Pension and salary sacrifice schemes

Bike/Tech purchase options

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking an Electrical Engineering Lecturer to teach across Level 3 to higher-level provision at the Pagefield Centre of Engineering Excellence. You will bring strong technical knowledge, industry experience and the ability to connect theory with real engineering work.

You’ll assess progress, maintain records and support learners into progression opportunities, while contributing to curriculum development and safety in specialist facilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Current or recent industry experience in electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience teaching, training, coaching, mentoring or supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach Electrical and Electronic Engineering programmes from Level 3 to higher-level study.
• Deliver practical and theory-based learning with a focus on electrical power.
• Assess learner progress and provide clear feedback to aid improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment, progress and achievement.
• Support learners to progress into apprenticeships, employment, further study or higher education.
• Contribute to curriculum development, programme review and quality improvement.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Industry experience

Teaching/mentoring

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree or related

Job description

Electrical Engineering Lecturer 'B'

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026

Department: Elec & Electronic Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wigan & Leigh College

Compensation: £42,540 - £45,119 / year

37 Hours per Week, Permanent

You understand electrical engineering. Now help students build the knowledge, skill and confidence to use it well.

Engineering needs people who can think, solve problems and apply technical knowledge with confidence.

That starts with good teaching.

As our Electrical Engineering Lecturer, you’ll teach across Electrical and Electronic Engineering provision at our Pagefield Centre of Engineering Excellence. You’ll work with learners from Level 3 through to higher-level study, including BEng(Hons) degree-level provision where required.

Your focus will include electrical power, helping students understand the principles, systems and professional standards that sit behind good engineering practice.

You bring strong technical knowledge, current industry understanding and the ability to help learners connect theory with real engineering work.

What you'll do

• Teach Electrical and Electronic Engineering programmes from Level 3 to higher-level study.
• Deliver practical and theory-based learning with a focus on electrical power.
• Help students understand engineering principles, systems and workplace expectations.
• Use your industry experience to make learning current and relevant.
• Assess learner progress and give clear feedback that helps students improve.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment, progress and achievement.
• Support learners to progress into apprenticeships, employment, further study or higher education.
• Contribute to curriculum development, programme review and quality improvement.
• Work with colleagues to keep specialist learning environments safe, organised and effective.
• Support Open Evenings, recruitment activity and college events where required.

What you'll bring

• A relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Power or a related engineering discipline.
• Current or recent industry experience in electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical power and wider engineering practice.
• Experience teaching, training, coaching, mentoring or supporting others.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Level 2 English and maths, or willingness to achieve these within an agreed timeframe.
• Confidence explaining complex technical ideas clearly.
• Good organisation and the ability to monitor learner progress.
• Experience delivering Level 3 engineering provision would be helpful.
• Experience with HNC, HND or degree-level engineering provision would be an advantage.

What you’re like

• Technically strong. You understand electrical engineering and can help others understand it too.
• Industry credible. You bring real engineering experience into learning.
• Clear. You can explain complex ideas in a way students can follow.
• Practical. You connect theory with real systems, equipment and engineering problems.
• Supportive. You help learners build confidence while keeping standards high.
• Safety-focused. You model safe working and professional engineering habits.
• Curious. You keep up to date with changes in engineering and electrical power.
• Ambitious for learners. You want students to progress and see a future in engineering.

Essentials

• You’ll need an enhanced DBS check. If you get the job, we’ll do this for you.
• You’re committed to safeguarding and inclusion.
• You can work across college sites and specialist engineering facilities where required.
• You’re flexible and happy to support college activity, open events and enrolment when needed.
• You’re willing to maintain current industry knowledge and complete role-related professional development.

Why work for us

At Wigan & Leigh College, engineering is taught in specialist spaces designed to help students build real technical confidence.

Our Pagefield Centre of Engineering Excellence gives learners access to high-quality engineering facilities and resources. It is a place where students can develop the skills, knowledge and habits they need for further study, apprenticeships, employment and higher-level engineering careers.

You’ll be part of a successful Engineering department with a strong technical offer and a clear focus on progression.

Your work will help learners understand complex ideas, grow in confidence and see where engineering could take them.

Time to recharge

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on your role
• Family-friendly leave policies

Wellbeing as well as work

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Occupational health support
• Confidential counselling
• Specsavers eye test vouchers
• A culture where people look out for each other

Financial peace of mind

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech
• Railcard and Tusker Green Car Scheme
• Local and national discount schemes

Clear progression routes

• Support to gain a teaching qualification
• Ongoing professional and technical development
• Opportunities to step up, specialise or move across departments
• Leadership pathways