Lecturer in Electrical Engineering

Knowsley Community College; St Helens; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

51 days holiday + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Death in Service

Free on-site parking

Well-being portal

CPD

Career development

Job summary

St Helens College seeks a Lecturer in Electrical Engineering to deliver high-quality teaching across Level 2 and Level 3 programmes, helping learners build skills for industry success.

The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth, aligned to an ambitious engineering team.

Qualifications

• Must have Level HNC or above in Electrical Engineering.
• GCSE English and Maths (A*–C or equivalent) required.
• Teaching or assessing qualification, or willingness to achieve within two years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across Level 2 and Level 3 programmes.
• Inspire and support learners to achieve their potential.
• Contribute to a supportive and developmental learning environment.

Skills

Passion for electrical engineering

Organisational skills

Motivate and support learners

Education

Level HNC or above in Electrical Engineering

GCSE English and Maths (A*–C or equivalent)

Teaching or assessing qualification or willingness to achieve

Job description

Are you passionate about Electrical Engineering and inspiring the next generation of engineers? Are you ready to share your industry expertise and make a lasting impact on learners’ futures? Would you welcome full support to gain a teaching qualification and build a rewarding career in Further Education? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Lecturer in Electrical Engineering to join our engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching across Level 2, and Level 3 programmes, helping learners develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in industry. You will work within a supportive, vibrant learning environment where your professional experience will be highly valued, and where you will be encouraged to grow and develop as an educator.

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for Electrical Engineering and a commitment to inspiring learners
• Strong organisational skills and a positive, student‑focused approach
• The ability to motivate, engage and support learners to achieve their potential

We Warmly Welcome Applications From

• Experienced lecturers with an engineering background
• Time‑served engineers looking to transition into teaching support will be provided to complete a teaching qualification where required.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified to Level HNC or above in Electrical Engineering
• Relevant, current industry experience
• GCSE English and Maths (A*–C or equivalent)
• A teaching or assessing qualification, or a willingness to achieve this within two years

If you’re keen to share your expertise, develop others, and progress your own career in a supportive educational environment, we would love to hear from you.

What We Can Offer You

• Positive and enjoyable working environment
• 36 hours a week
• Generous holiday entitlement 51 days plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory pension scheme with an excellent employer contribution
• Death in Service benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted Starbucks and all other catering outlets on sites
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Well-being events and access to a well-being portal
• CPD
• Opportunities for career development within the team and wider college

St Helens College is committed to Equality and Diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Lecturer in Electrical Engineering

Location: St Helens, WA91TT.

Salary: £30,866 to £44,646 per year.

Contract: Permanent – Full-time.

Closing date: 19/10/2026.

Job reference: SH1700957St LIEE

Documents

• JD PS Lecturer in Engineering.docx