Lecturer in Engineering

Brockenhurst College; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days leave

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site Nursery

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Free eye care vouchers

Onsite parking

Gym and sports facilities

Weekly staff football

Job summary

Brockenhurst College invites applications for a full‑time, permanent Lecturer in Engineering to inspire and develop learners across a range of engineering courses.

You will teach, assess and mark work, track progress and contribute to curriculum design and improvement, with safeguarding and inclusive practice at the core.

The role offers a competitive salary of £33,367–£44,365 per annum, plus access to the Targeted Retention Incentive scheme of £4,000–£6,000 pa, subject to eligibility.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in engineering or related subject.
• Teacher training qualification or working towards it.
• Level 1 and Level 2 teaching experience desirable.
• Excellent teaching skills and strong engineering knowledge.
• Experience delivering practical workshop-based skills.
• Commitment to inclusive learning and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Teach on courses as agreed with Curriculum Leader to inspire learners.
• Safeguard and provide pastoral support to ensure progress.
• Prepare and mark assignments with constructive feedback.
• Track and monitor progress towards targets.
• Provide progress reports to parents/carers when required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address student needs.
• Contribute to curriculum design and future planning.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Strong engineering knowledge

Practical workshop delivery

Empathy for students

Flexibility and organisation

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject

Teacher training qualification (or in progress)

Level 1 and Level 2 teaching experience desirable

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Engineering to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. In return,you will receive a competitive salary of £33,367 to £44,365 per annum. (Unqualified teachers £26,436 to £33,367 per annum.) Plus access to the Targeted Retention Incentive scheme of £4,000-£6,000 pa (depending on eligibility).

We are a high-achieving college who attract around 3,000 sixth form students across the region each year. We are based within the stunning New Forest National Park and offer our students a huge range of courses and superb facilities.

About the role:

As the Lecturer in Engineering, you will continually improve the learning experience and achievement of students through effective teaching.

Responsibilities as our Lecturer in Engineering will include:

• Teaching on courses as agreed with the Curriculum Leader to give an inspirational experience to all learner groups
• Safeguarding and facilitating pastoral support where necessary to keep students safe and drive the very best outcomes and progression beyond/within the curriculum area
• Preparing and marking student work to provide constructive feedback that drives rates of progress and achievement
• Robustly tracking and monitoring progress towards individual targets
• When required, providing progress reports to parents/carers in line with assessment and reporting cycle
• Working closely with other colleagues to respond to the needs of students
• Paying due attention to the principles of inclusive learning including:

• individual learning styles and prior attainment;
• support for students with SEND;
• stretch and challenge for all learner groups based upon their start points;
• general resources, including the use of Information Learning Technology.

• Contributing to the design, delivery and future planning and development of the curriculum
• Contributing to the teaching/learning resource bank for the relevant subject/course

As our Lecturer in Engineering, you’ll ideally have:

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in relevant subject area
• Appropriate teacher training qualification (or working towards this)
• Level 1 and Level 2 teaching experience desirable
• Excellent teaching skills
• Strong knowledge of engineering and delivery of theoretical units on vocational programmes
• Strong background in delivering practical workshop-based skills
• Flexibility, rigur, resilience, highly organised and thorough
• Empathy with and strong commitment to meeting the needs of individual students

Benefits:

• 37 days leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided externally to the College. This is a completely confidential service and is free to all members of staff at the College.
• On-site Nursery offers childcare at superb rates in and outside of term time
• Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Free eye care vouchers
• Free secure onsite parking
• Access to a range of discounts including shopping, travel and healthcare
• Access to onsite Gym, Tennis/Badminton courts, Football pitches (indoor & out)
• Weekly staff football

Closing Date: 5 November 2026

Interview Date: 13 November 2026

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.