Engineering Lecturer - Mechanical and/or Electrical

TN United Kingdom; Corby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Corby seeks an Engineering Lecturer for Mechanical and/or Electrical disciplines. The role involves preparing and teaching Engineering courses, ensuring high-quality learning experiences, and promoting student success. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and teaching experience. Excellent professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Teacher’s pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 qualification in relevant Engineering discipline.
• Current experience of teaching, assessing or tutoring.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach and assess Engineering courses.
• Develop teaching materials specific to the programme.
• Track and report on individual learner’s progress.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 qualification in Engineering

GCSE English and Mathematics

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17.05.2025

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01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Engineering Lecturer – Mechanical and/or Electrical

Location: Tresham College – Corby Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary up to £36,878 per annum DOE and Qualifications, Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

About the role:

We are currently seeking Engineering Lecturers in Mechanical and/or Electrical/Electronic to join our Engineering department at The Bedford College group .

As an Engineering Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Carrying out, preparing, teaching and assessing on a range of Engineering courses, teaching programmes in line with college policies and procedure as directed by the Head of Department.
• Delivering using a wide range of teaching techniques, skills training to learners to facilitate achievement of the Engineering Diplomas, covering practical, workshop based and classroom-based study
• Planning and preparing teaching and learning programmes for individuals and groups of learners
• Developing teaching material specific to the programme of study being delivered
• Acting as course tutor to groups of learners within the programme area
• Tracking, monitoring and reporting on individual learner’s progress using the College’s systems, and liaising with other personal tutors and others as appropriate
• Participating in assessment and Internal Quality Assurance activities for the awards being delivered
• Promoting a stimulating learning environment and use a range of teaching and learning strategies and materials, including the use of ILT resources, to encourage development of students’ skills and understanding
• Completing relevant registration/ completion documentation as required by the College, awarding bodies and other external agencies/customers
• Completing necessary documentation to ensure that the College is able to access appropriate funding and resources and maintain records of all learning support
• Liaising with learner support staff such as Support Co-ordinators, Dyslexia Co-ordinators, and Learning Support Staff to ensure equality for all learners within the curriculum area
• Ensuring compliance with the College’s Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety policies and procedures, and relevant manuals of guidance
• Completing relevant Health & Safety training as required by the College or Curriculum area
• Implementing Quality Standards and procedures as required by the College and Awarding Bodies
• Participating in the development of the annual Course Self-Assessment Report
• Carrying out first aid training and obtaining a relevant first aid at work certificate
• Participating in the College Performance Appraisal Development Programme, agree an action plan and undertake the required training in order to update skills and meet the requirements of the College and Department Strategic Plan

About you:

• Have at minimum a level 3 qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Have English and mathematics or similar at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent or willingness to achieve English and mathematics Level 2 within one year.
• Possess the ability to teach Engineering
• Have current experience of teaching, assessing or tutoring
• Have experience of consistently providing a high-quality learning experience for all students
• Possess the ability to use Microsoft Office software confidently
• Possess the ability to promote the College’s outstanding reputation and carry out College business appropriately and professionally at all times
• Hold responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for raising any concerns
• Possess the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children, young people and vulnerable adults

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

Connolly Foundation Incentive Scheme

Successful candidates who will be entering the education sector directly from a relevant industry role will be eligible for a payment of £5,000 from The Connolly Foundation (subject to the rules of the scheme). Candidates who do not hold a teaching qualification will be employed as Trainee Lecturers and will have different terms and conditions applicable than those outlined in this advert, alongside being enrolled on a PGCE qualification.

About Bedford College

Bedford College has a number of sites across the town and surrounding areas, these include our main Cauldwell Street campus in the heart of the town, our hair and beauty salon on the High Street, the advanced automotive centre on Brunel Road and the gas and technology plumbing centre in Kempston.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace circuit.To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.