Lecturer - Engineering

瑓杣; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Kingston College invites applications for a Lecturer in Engineering to deliver FE and HE vocational courses, primarily Level 2/3 and apprenticeship programmes. You will teach Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic Engineering and related units, with scope to deliver HE up to Level 5, while maintaining high standards of teaching and student progress.

A degree in engineering and a recognised teaching qualification are required, with modern tech used to enhance learning and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in an appropriate engineering subject.
• Teaching qualification with experience delivering Level 3 in engineering or an educational setting.
• Knowledge of new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Ability to plan, prepare, and manage workloads to deadlines.
• Commitment to equality and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Teach FE and HE vocational courses in engineering.
• Deliver, conduct and monitor progress of students on these courses.
• Contribute to curriculum delivery and unit delivery.
• Support apprentices and ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Teaching

Planning

Curriculum delivery

Education

Degree in engineering

Teaching qualification

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Kingston College
13/10/2026
£40,972 - £49,191 per annum, plus up to 53 days + Bank Holidays

Here at Kingston College, we are looking for a Lecturer in Engineering to teach both FE and HE vocational courses. Predominantly on vocational Level 2/3 programmes for full time and apprenticeship students, you will be responsible for the delivery, conduct and progress of students on these courses in line with College and School policies and procedures, ensuring the provision is of high quality.

The requirements of this role are to teach Engineering on a range of units which may include areas of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Principles and Mathematics. These can be discussed at interview, as there are a range of units that can be used. Additionally, there may be some opportunities to teach HE Engineering up to Level 5.

We're looking for someone who is educated to degree level (or holds a high academic qualification) in an appropriate subject with strong knowledge of engineering relevant to the curriculum offer of the section. You will hold a teaching qualification with experience of delivering training at Level 3 in an Engineering environment or an educational setting and have knowledge of new technologies to enhance teaching and learning to support students.

With high personal standards and expectations, you will have good planning, preparation, organisational and administrative skills, and be able to work well under pressure to agreed deadlines. You will have an awareness of academic quality standards and be receptive to new ideas and initiatives, with a creative approach to problem solving.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 13th October 2026

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.