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

Burton and South Derbyshire College; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education institution in Swadlincote seeks an Engineering Course Leader to teach and lead full-time Engineering programmes. This role requires relevant qualifications and experience, particularly in technical skills and machinings, such as CNC. The successful candidate will motivate learners through innovative teaching, with support available for gaining teaching qualifications.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Flexible working policies

Access to onsite gym

Discounted health cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual eye tests

Qualifications

• Qualified, committed, and enthusiastic individual needed for the Engineering team.
• Experience in Engineering and Manufacturing required.
• Willingness to gain a recognised teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead on a range of full-time Engineering programmes.
• Teach across various Engineering courses aligned to skill set.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure high-quality provision.

Skills

Technical skills

Machining

CNC experience

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Higher Education qualification in Engineering

Teaching and assessing qualifications

Job description

Overview

Engineering Course Leader (Tutor)
Full time: 37 hours per week
Location: Stephen Burke Construction Academy, Swadlincote
Salary: Up to £36,590 plus £4,500 'Golden Hello' staged over 3 years plus bursaries and development opportunities as described

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Monday 3rd November 2025. Please see our "Work For Us" page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Late applications are not acceptable.

Who we are looking for

Burton and South Derbyshire College is seeking to appoint a qualified, committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Engineering team to deliver and lead on a range of full-time programmes. Applicants will require working knowledge and experience within the areas of Engineering and Manufacturing with a focus on technical skills and machining; CNC experience would be desirable. You will teach across a range of Engineering courses and modules aligned to your occupational skill set in order to deliver a high quality provision to our learners. You will demonstrate innovative teaching and learning, coupled with excellent communication skills to motivate and guide learners to succeed.

Applicants 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 who desire to pursue a career in further education and is prepared to offer training for individuals to gain a recognised teaching qualification alongside this role.

For industry professionals looking to move into teaching in further education there is also the opportunity to apply for government grant scheme with payments of up to £6,000 per annum whilst studying teacher training programmes. We also welcome graduate applications for this role on our Graduate Teaching Programme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead on a range of full-time Engineering programmes
• Teach across a range of Engineering courses and modules aligned to your skill set
• Demonstrate innovative teaching and learning, with excellent communication to motivate learners
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure high-quality provision and learner success

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant Higher Education qualification in Engineering or related subject
• Industrial experience in Engineering or related fields
• Appropriate teaching and assessing qualifications; willing to gain recognised teaching qualification where needed
• Open to vocational specialists pursuing a career in further education; training available

Benefits and inclusion

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
• Discounted health cash plan
• BHN Extras discount scheme

Equal opportunity, safeguarding and sustainability

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status to reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. Internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working towards achieving a net zero environmental impact, embedding this in our culture with staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.