Engineering Tutor

S Knights Recruitment; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable training organization in Portslade seeks an Engineering Tutor (Mechanical Bias) to deliver engaging teaching at Level 4 in mechanical engineering. Ideal candidates have a strong engineering background, teaching qualifications, and experience in core subjects. This role involves mentoring apprentices and participating in continuous development. Offering a salary of £35,000 - £39,000 with benefits, this is a great opportunity to shape the future of engineering talent in Sussex and Surrey.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

• Strong background in the engineering sector, ideally with teaching or training experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum requirements and assessment methods.
• Experience teaching core engineering subjects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and assessment up to Level 4 in mechanical engineering.
• Develop lesson plans and resources tailored to learners' needs.
• Provide mentoring and pastoral support to apprentices.
• Maintain accurate learner records and monitor attendance.
• Participate in staff training and continuous professional development.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Engineering knowledge

Education

Level 4 or higher qualification in engineering

Recognized teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Engineering Tutor (Mechanical Bias) – Location: Portslade, Brighton (with travel across Sussex and Surrey). Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 + benefits.

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for sharing knowledge and shaping the next generation of talent? This is an exciting opportunity to step into a rewarding teaching role where your industry expertise will directly impact apprentices and learners across Sussex and Surrey.

The Company

You'll be joining a long-established training organisation with an excellent reputation in delivering high-quality apprenticeships and engineering education. With strong employer partnerships and modern facilities, this organisation is committed to supporting learners to achieve their full potential while providing staff with continuous professional development, a collaborative workplace culture, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the skills sector.

The Role

As an Engineering Tutor (Mechanical Bias), you will:

• Deliver engaging teaching and assessment up to Level 4 in mechanical engineering and related programmes.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching resources, and assessment plans tailored to learners' needs.
• Provide mentoring, pastoral support, and personal tutoring to apprentices.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusivity in teaching and learning.
• Maintain accurate learner records, progress tracking, and attendance monitoring.
• Contribute to internal quality assurance processes, moderation, and compliance with awarding bodies.
• Support the maintenance of training facilities and equipment to ensure a safe and effective learning environment.
• Participate in staff training, standardisation, and continuous professional development activities.

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone with:

• A strong background in the engineering sector, ideally with teaching or training experience.
• A Level 4 or higher qualification in engineering (Level 5 or above desirable).
• A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Assessor/IQA qualifications (or willingness to obtain).
• Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum requirements, assessment methods, and awarding body standards (EAL, City & Guilds, Pearson).
• Experience teaching core engineering subjects such as Mechanical Principles, Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Engineering Drawing, and Maintenance of Mechanical Systems.
• Excellent communication skills, organisation, and the ability to engage and motivate learners.

How to Apply

If you're an engineer who is passionate about education and looking to move into a teaching role, or an experienced tutor ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of engineering talent in Sussex and Surrey.