Lecturer - General Engineering

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

City College Plymouth, within the DEC teaching team, seeks a fixed-term lecturer to deliver classroom and workshop sessions for full-time students and apprentices. The role includes keeping student records and developing teaching materials, with coverage during staff absence to maintain continuity.

Experience across mechanical, electrical, design, manufacturing or multi-discipline engineering is required to support expanding engineering provision.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, design, manufacturing or multi-discipline engineering

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons covering engineering principles and practical skills
• Teach across full-time study programmes and apprenticeship pathways
• Support learners in both theory and practical workshop environments, with attention to safety and industry relevance
• Develop high-quality teaching materials aligned to industry standards and emerging engineering technologies
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, assessment and attendance
• Collaborate with curriculum area managers, colleagues and employer partners to ensure smooth curriculum delivery
• Provide cover when required to maintain teaching consistency and avoid disruption to learners

Skills

Engineering experience

Job description

This fixed-term, as-needed lecturer post sits within the DEC teaching team at City College Plymouth, which is growing its engineering provision. The work centres on delivering classroom and workshop teaching to full-time students and apprentices, alongside keeping student records and developing teaching materials. The post also covers staff absence, supporting continuity across the curriculum team as student numbers rise. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons covering engineering principles and practical skills
• Teach across full-time study programmes and apprenticeship pathways
• Support learners in both theory and practical workshop environments, with attention to safety and industry relevance
• Develop high-quality teaching materials aligned to industry standards and emerging engineering technologies
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, assessment and attendance
• Collaborate with curriculum area managers, colleagues and employer partners to ensure smooth curriculum delivery
• Provide cover when required to maintain teaching consistency and avoid disruption to learners

What’s required

Experience

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, design, manufacturing or multi-discipline engineering