Lecturer in Engineering

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello

Pension contributions

Annual Leave

Cycle to Work

Gym membership

Health benefits

Training & development

Coaches for new staff

Remission in first year

Free Parking

On-site restaurant

Job summary

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Engineering to teach across Level 3-5 programmes at Stafford College. You will use innovative methods to secure learner success, raise aspirations, and support positive progression in a dynamic college setting.

We welcome applicants with an Engineering degree, industry experience, and willingness to study for a teaching qualification (DTLLS/PGCE).

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Engineering and equivalent higher technical expertise.
• Experience in core Engineering fields (Design & Development, Mechanical, Motorsports).
• Willingness to study for DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Industry experience and ability to deliver to industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lively, interactive teaching to an outstanding standard on Engineering programmes.
• Secure outstanding learner progress and meet recruitment, retention, achievement and progression targets.
• Engage in core duties: preparation, marking, progress monitoring, reports, exams, and flexible learning materials.

Skills

Industry experience

Teaching aptitude

Education

Engineering degree

DTLLS/PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Lecturer in Engineering

Salary: £32,136 - £42,848 per annum

Benefits: Up to £5,000 golden hello payment Up to £12,288 Employer Pension contributions

Location: Stafford College

Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

Would you like to be part of a determined, progressive and ambitious college who strives to deliver an outstanding experience for its learners? Then come and join the Construction & Engineering Team at Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual to teach within the Engineering curriculum, that uses innovative and dynamic methods to secure learner success, develops high aspirations and support positive progression. To teach on a range of full-time, part-time and apprenticeship programmes at Level 3-5 in general Engineering and automotive engineering/motorsports

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To deliver lively and interactive teaching, learning and assessment to an outstanding standard on a range of programmes as appropriate.
• To secure outstanding success for all learners and ensure targets for recruitment, retention, achievement and success, attendance and progression are met.
• Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials.

Required Skills and Experience:

• has a relevant degree in Engineering and equivalent higher technical expertise in this field
• is experienced in a core field of Engineering such as but not limited to: Design and Development, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Motorsports Engineering
• has or is willing to study for a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent).
• has industry experience, with current knowledge and the ability to deliver to industry standard.
• is well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.

The college offers and excellent benefits package which includes:

What’s in it for you?

• £5,000 Golden Hello payment (paid in the first year of employment).
• Employer Pension contributions - up to £12,288 (Teachers’ Pension Scheme).
• 52 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Subsidised Gym Membership.
• Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• Remission provided for your first year in post.
• Free Parking
• On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community

The closing date for completed applications is 19th August 2026