Lecturer in Engineering

Warrington & Vale Royal College; Warrington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

58 days leave

Employee benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Training & mentoring

Induction & buddy scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Engineering to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring outstanding student outcomes and enabling all learners to reach their full potential.

The role includes delivering Level 3 BTEC and T Level units and the college offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including generous annual leave, staff benefits, EAP, on-site parking, training and mentoring, induction and buddy schemes, and flexible

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant Engineering qualification.
• Experience delivering Level 3 BTEC and T Level units is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Level 3 BTEC and T Level units in Engineering (Mechanical Principles, Engineering Maths and Science).
• Provide high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to learners to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Contribute to the college's mission and support learner progression through mentoring and feedback.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Teaching ability

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to appoint a full-time Lecturer in Engineering to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring outstanding student outcomes and enabling all learners to reach their full potential.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (58 days for Lecturers, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate

Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview.

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students.To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people’.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates will hold a relevant qualification in Engineering and be able to deliver Level 3 BTEC and T Level units to include; Mechanical Principles, Engineering Maths and Science . A teaching qualification is advantageous, though candidates have the opportunity to obtain one while employed. Knowledge of T Levels is desirable, and a strong record of industry-related experience is essential.

The college welcomes applications from skilled professionals and industry experts who would like to consider a teaching career and share their skills with the next generation. You don’t always need a degree or teaching qualification to get started. There are opportunities to complete your teacher training on the job. Please visit the government website at Teach in FE for further details on their Teach in Further Education campaign.

For further information please refer to the attached job description, or if you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact us.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer.In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.

This post closes on 18/10/2026; interviews are to be confirmed.

`Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners'