Expression of Interest: Engineering Roles (Flexible Working)

Sunderland College; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking passionate individuals for various teaching roles in their Engineering Trades department. Positions include Trade Lecturers, Programme Leads, and Curriculum Managers focusing on Electrical, Mechanical, Welding, and Automotive trades. Flexible working options are available, and training is provided to achieve teaching qualifications. Join a collaborative environment with extensive benefits, including generous holidays and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year plus public holidays)

Family leave

Flexible working options

Pension schemes

Access to wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Free parking on most campuses

Qualifications

• Previous industry experience in a relevant trade.
• No formal teaching qualifications required; training provided.
• Commitment to helping students reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging practical lessons in various engineering trades.
• Oversee the successful delivery of engineering programmes.
• Develop and manage high-quality curriculum content.

Skills

Expertise in Electrical Engineering

Expertise in Mechanical Engineering

Expertise in Welding

Expertise in Automotive

Strong communication skills

Job description

We are recruiting for various teaching roles within our Engineering Trades department across a group of respected colleges. We seek passionate and skilled individuals to join us in the following positions:

Roles:

1. Trade Lecturers: Deliver engaging and practical lessons that help students develop hands-on skills in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Welding, or Automotive, ensuring they gain the necessary technical knowledge for their careers.
2. Programme Leads: Oversee the successful delivery of engineering programmes, manage a team of educators, and ensure curriculum alignment with industry standards.
3. Curriculum Managers: Develop, implement, and manage high-quality curriculum content to provide students with a comprehensive, practical education in their chosen trade.

Requirements:

• Expertise in one or more of the following trades: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Welding, or Automotive.
• Previous industry experience in the relevant trade is essential.
• No formal teaching qualifications are required at this stage; training can be provided to help you achieve your teaching qualifications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate students.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and a commitment to helping students reach their potential.

Opportunities:

Positions are available on a casual, part-time, temporary, full-time, and sessional basis. We encourage applications from both experienced educators and those new to teaching. Training and support will be provided to help you gain your teaching qualifications.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking, and Ofsted Outstanding academic community committed to excellence in teaching.
• Flexible work options: casual, part-time, temporary, full-time, or sessional positions.
• Extensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year plus public holidays), family leave, flexible working options, and pension schemes.
• Access to wellbeing support, retail discounts, dental, eye care, and health cash plans.
• Free parking on most campuses.

If you are passionate about sharing your expertise and developing the next generation of tradespeople, we invite you to apply.