Engineering Course Leader (Tutor), Golden Hello + Bursary Enhancement + CPD Initiatives

Burton and South Derbyshire College; England; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Engineering Course Leader to deliver full-time Engineering programmes. The role requires innovative teaching methods and a strong engineering background. This position offers a competitive salary up to £36,590, alongside a range of benefits including professional development funding and flexible working policies.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

On-site gym

Cycle to Work Scheme

Staff development opportunities

Free annual eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience within Engineering and Manufacturing focusing on technical skills.
• Ideally possesses relevant teaching qualifications.
• Government grant scheme support for industry professionals transitioning to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead on a range of full-time Engineering programmes.
• Teach across various Engineering courses aligned to occupational skill set.
• Motivate and guide learners through innovative teaching methods.

Skills

CNC experience

Innovative teaching

Excellent communication

Working knowledge of Engineering

Education

Higher Education qualification in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Engineering Course Leader (Tutor)

Full time: 37 hours per week

Location: Burton and South Derbyshire College, Stephen Burke Construction Academy, Swadlincote

Salary: Up to £36,590

Plus up to £4,500 'Golden Hello' staged over 3 years

Plus Bursary up to £1,800 per year (qualification level dependent)

Plus up to £11,000 professional development bursary for formal education and training qualifications including:

• Level 3-5 Education & Teaching
• Level 3 TAQA Assessor Qualification
• Level 4 TAQA Internal Quality Assurance Qualification
• Level 4 Engineering

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead on a range of full-time Engineering programmes.
• Teach across a range of Engineering courses and modules aligned to your occupational skill set.
• Demonstrate innovative teaching and learning, with excellent communication to motivate and guide learners to succeed.

Qualifications and experience

• Working knowledge and experience within Engineering and Manufacturing with a focus on technical skills and machining; CNC experience desirable.
• Ideally hold a relevant Higher Education qualification in Engineering or related subjects and have industrial experience, alongside appropriate teaching and assessing qualifications.
• The College welcomes applications from vocational specialists and offers training to gain a recognised teaching qualification.
• For industry professionals moving into teaching, there is a government grant scheme with payments up to £6,000 per annum while studying teacher training programmes.
• Graduate applications welcomed on the Graduate Teaching Programme.

Why join us

• Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College.
• Benefits include generous pension schemes, holiday plans, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working policies, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, staff development, on-site nursery (Good Ofsted), Cycle to Work Scheme, free annual eye tests, on-site gym, staff discounts, and recognition schemes.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion, and safeguarding commitments.

Safeguarding and inclusion

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Successful applicants will apply for the enhanced DBS. Internet searches may be undertaken per KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.

Sustainability

The College is committed to a sustainability agenda and net zero ambitions, integrating this into culture for staff, learners, visitors and suppliers.

Application deadline

Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 3rd November 2025. Please see the College website’s Work For Us page for application instructions. Late applications are not acceptable.