Engineering Apprenticeship Lecturer - Flexible Hours & Impact

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

35 Annual leave days + bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

On-site gym & florist

Food Hall & Coffee Shops

Job summary

Doncaster College is seeking an experienced engineering professional to join the Engineering Apprenticeships team, delivering theory and practical training across machining, mechanical fitting and maintenance. You will guide learners through their apprenticeship journey, providing teaching, assessment and support to help them achieve qualifications and become industry-ready professionals.

You will work closely with employers, colleagues and apprentices, delivering high-quality learning, planning

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Maintenance, Fitting or Mechanical Manufacturing with GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/5 or above.
• Industrial experience including practical workshop tasks in bench fitting, mechanical maintenance, and turning/milling.
• Understanding of apprenticeship delivery and employer-aligned programmes.
• Ability to motivate and inspire apprentices, with strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity, professional development and maintaining high standards of quality and learner achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging theory and practical sessions for engineering apprentices in workshop and classroom environments.
• Teach and assess subjects primarily at Levels 2 and 3, including machining, mechanical fitting and maintenance disciplines.
• Plan, prepare and deliver learning programmes in line with college, employer, funding and awarding body requirements.
• Support apprentices through their learning journey, providing guidance to help them successfully complete their apprenticeship programmes.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments and contribute to internal verification activities.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with employers, promoting training opportunities and supporting workforce development needs.
• Organise and maintain accurate learner records, attendance information and programme documentation.
• Develop and update learning materials to reflect current industry standards and awarding body requirements.
• Contribute to curriculum development, course evaluation, quality assurance processes and continuous improvement activities.
• Participate in team meetings, standardisation activities and continuous professional development to maintain industry and teaching expertise.

Skills

Apprentice mentoring

Industrial workshop experience

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Maintenance, Fitting or Mechanical Manufacturing

GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C/5 or above)

Tools

CNC milling/turning (HASS/Fanuc)

Welding and fabrication

CAD/CAM

Job description

Doncaster College is seeking an experienced engineering professional to join the Engineering Apprenticeships team, delivering theory and practical training across machining, mechanical fitting and maintenance. You will guide learners through their apprenticeship journey, providing teaching, assessment and support to help them achieve qualifications and become industry-ready professionals.

You will work closely with employers, colleagues and apprentices, delivering high-quality learning, planning