Lecturer - Engineering

Central Bedfordshire College; Corby; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave plus Bank Hols

Teacher’s Pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is hiring a Lecturer in Engineering for Corby Campus. The role involves delivering CAD, technical drawing and general engineering content, with schemes of work planning, resources, assessment and learner support. You will also participate in course development, meetings and mandatory safeguarding.

Salary ranges £33,048–£38,169 per annum, permanent full-time, 37 hours/week. This position requires degree-level qualifications, Level 2 English/maths and an Assessor Award

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Level 3 English and maths required.
• Assessor Award or willingness to work towards.
• QTLS-equivalent or similar qualifications encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging learning in CAD, technical drawing and general engineering.
• Plan schemes of work, design lessons, prepare resources and assess learners.
• Monitor attendance, provide feedback, support inclusion and wellbeing.
• Contribute to course development, attend meetings and manage admin duties.
• Uphold safeguarding, health and safety and CPD responsibilities.

Skills

Teaching delivery

CAD

Technical drawing

Engineering knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Level 3 English & maths

Assessor Award (or willing to pursue)

Job description

Location: Corby

Salary: Between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications

Expires: 21/08/2026 23:59

Role: Lecturer – Engineering

Location: Tresham College – Corby Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. Note – Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hour per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Engineering to join our Engineering department at The Bedford College Group.

• Teaching & Learning Delivery – Deliver engaging, up‑to‑date learning in CAD, Technical Drawing and General Engineering, using real‑world applications and differentiated activities to support learner progress and achievement.
• Planning, Resources & Assessment – Plan schemes of work, design lessons, prepare resources, manage classroom safety, set and mark assignments, maintain accurate records and support workplace assessment where required.
• Learner Support, Behaviour & Inclusion – Monitor attendance, provide feedback, offer pastoral support, promote equality and diversity, manage behaviour positively and create a safe, supportive learning environment.
• Quality, Administration & Professional Engagement – Contribute to course development, attend meetings, complete administrative duties, participate in marketing events, supervise visits and liaise with awarding bodies and external partners.
• Professional Standards, Compliance & Development – Uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and data‑protection responsibilities, engage in CPD, maintain industry‑relevant knowledge and work toward required qualifications (QTLS‑equivalent, Level 2 English/maths, Assessor Award).

About You

• Qualifications & Vocational Expertise – Degree‑level and Level 3 qualifications in a relevant subject area, Level 2 English and maths, Assessor Award (or willingness to work towards), and up‑to‑date vocational industry skills supported by relevant professional experience.
• Teaching Capability Across Levels – Ability to teach a range of vocational subjects using varied teaching and learning approaches, incorporating the latest industry technology and applying current quality assurance standards.
• Interpersonal Skills & Learner Motivation – Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to motivate, inspire and support learners, delivering courses through multiple learning modes while maintaining a positive, learner‑centred approach.
• Professionalism, Organisation & Continuous Development – Organised, reflective practitioner with strong time‑management skills, committed to personal CPD, maintaining specialist knowledge and working flexibly as part of a high‑performing team.
• Safeguarding, Flexibility & Compliance – Committed to safeguarding and appropriate boundaries, upholding health & safety requirements, working flexibly across sites and continually updating skills and knowledge to meet role expectations.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

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.

About Tresham College

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.

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 andTreshamCollege in 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.

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