Lecturer - Engineering (City and Guilds 4515)

Windsor Forest Colleges Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 6,300 - 9,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

TPS employer contribution

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family friendly policies

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite Coffee Shop

Job summary

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Engineering to deliver City & Guilds 4515 Technical Certificate to Level 3 apprentices on Fridays at the Slough & Langley College campus.

You will teach both theory and practical manufacturing topics, supervise workshops, and track students' progress toward EPA, with a focus on safety and high standards. A relevant engineering qualification and teaching credentials are required.

Qualifications

• Holds an HNC (Level 4/5) in Manufacturing Engineering or above and has significant industrial manufacturing experience.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Mathematics and Science at Grade C/4 or above.
• Qualified to teach and assess; PGCE/Cert Ed or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver City & Guilds 4515 Technical Certificate for Level 3 Engineering apprentices.
• Plan and deliver engaging theoretical and practical lessons on Fridays (8:00–16:00) at Slough & Langley College.
• Supervise workshops and ensure health and safety in use of equipment (lathes, mills, TIG welding, etc.).
• Monitor progress using college systems; provide feedback and stretch high-performing learners.
• Support learners toward Gateway and End Point Assessment (EPA) and ongoing qualification goals.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum delivery

Health and safety

Assessment

Education

HNC Manufacturing Engineering

GCSE English/Maths/Science C/4+

PGCE or Cert Ed

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Lecturer - Engineering (City and Guilds 4515)

Windsor Forest Colleges Group is looking for a Lecturer in Engineering to join the Apprenticeships team at Slough & Langley College on Fridays. This temporary, part time (0.2 FTE) position has an actual salary ranging from £6,326.60 (T1) to £9,068.20 (T11), depending on qualifications and experience. The full time equivalent salary for this scale is £31,633 (T1) to £45,341 (T11). Please note the fixed term end date for this role is Thursday the 16th of July 2027.

Lecturer - Engineering (0.2 - Friday's only)

As a Lecturer in Manufacturing Engineering at our Slough & Langley College campus, you will join our Ofsted-rated 'Good' Colleges Group, delivering the City & Guilds 4515 Technical Certificate to Level 3 Engineering Fitter and Level 3 Mechatronics apprentices. This is a temporary role covering every Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, and we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running.

You will help learners develop the theoretical knowledge and practical manufacturing competence required to succeed in their apprenticeship and prepare for Gateway and End Point Assessment (EPA). You will plan and deliver engaging theoretical and practical lessons for dedicated first year apprenticeship cohorts, covering specific units including:

• Health and Safety (301)
• Communication & Teamwork (302)
• Applied Science & Maths (303)
• Maintenance Procedures (312)
• Principles of Electrical & Electronic Circuits (313)
• Principles of Three Phase Systems (315)
• Engineering Drawings (318)
• Properties & Application of Engineering Materials (321)
• Principles of Machining (322)
• Project Management (325)
• TIG Welding of Materials (335)

You will also maintain student morale, engagement and track learning progress using college systems. Working within our engineering workshops, you will promote and maintain high standards of health and safety while supervising the safe use of lathes, milling machines, pillar drills, grinding equipment, hand and power tools, TIG welding equipment and electrical testing equipment.

You will use formative assessment to monitor learners' practical competence, identify gaps in knowledge and understanding, provide timely feedback, and support apprentices to develop the skills and confidence required to achieve their qualification. You will also challenge and stretch high performing learners, contributing to the delivery of high-quality technical education.

We are looking for someone who holds an HNC (Level 4/5) or above specifically in Manufacturing Engineering (essential), together with significant industrial manufacturing experience - focused on manufacturing processes rather than pure mechanical or electrical engineering - and current knowledge of modern engineering practices. You should be confident teaching both theoretical and practical engineering principles and hold GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications, in English, Mathematics and Science at Grade C/4 or above.

A teaching qualification such as a PGCE, Cert Ed, or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, together with assessor or IQA qualifications, or direct experience of delivering the City & Guilds 4515 Technical Certificate or Level 3 Mechatronics and Engineering Fitter standards, would be highly advantageous.

About Us

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group (TWFCG) is a leading education provider in the South East. Our staff work across 4 main campuses at Langley, Windsor, Strodes Egham and Berkshire College of Agriculture Maidenhead. Our teams place the learner at the heart of all we do and in our state of the art learning environments, we are proud to deliver education and training to a diverse group of students and businesses each year.

For further details on this role please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Our staff benefit from:

• Generous non-working day entitlement
• Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) currently offering 28.68% employer contribution
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Access to a wide range of subsidised leisure courses
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting Work Life Balance
• Onsite Coffee Shop & Cafeteria
• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and discounted hair and beauty treatments at The Salon at our Langley College site

Please be advised that the vacancy will close on the 4th of October 2026. However, applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and Barred List check along with other legally required checks which are an essential part of the safeguarding process.