Lecturer in Engineering - Mechanical (AMTEC)

Weston College Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston College Group is expanding with a brand-new Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (AMTEC) in Filton, Bristol. We are seeking a Lecturer in Engineering - Mechanical to deliver units to HE Apprenticeships and possibly FE learners, based on the programme needs.

The role is full-time (37 hours per week) and interviews will occur on-site at AMTEC. You will bring expertise in Finite Element Analysis, CFD, Aircraft Structures and Structural Mechanics to inspire learners and support

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant area.
• Knowledge of current teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across apprenticeship and higher education programmes as agreed with the Head of Area.
• Provide tutorship and support to students, promoting high standards and progression.
• Meet targets for student progress, attendance and retention.
• Offer guidance to students on progression to employment or further study within the College.

Skills

Teaching

Mechanical Engineering

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, Weston College is excited to be opening the brand-new Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College in Filton, Bristol, which will welcome its first learners in September 2026.

As part of our expansion into our new site, we are looking for someone to join the team on a full-time basis (37 hours per week) as a Lecturer in Engineering - Mechanical (AMTEC).

Interviews for this role will take place on-site, at AMTEC.

As a Lecturer in Engineering - Mechanical, you will deliver units to a number of cohorts of Apprenticeships within Engineering. You will need experience of Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Aircraft Structures and Structural Mechanics.

In this particular role, you will mainly deliver to HE Apprentices, however there may be some elements of delivery to FE Apprentices.

Day to day duties of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Providing high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across a number of programmes as agreed with the Head of Area;
• Tutorship of students, showing sensitivity to their needs and encouraging the highest possible standards;
• For meeting targets with reference to student progress on programme, for their attendance and retention;
• Providing advice and guidance to students in their progression to either employment or other courses within the College.

Required skills and qualifications

• Degree level qualification, or equivalent in a relevant area.
• Knowledge and experience of current teaching strategies.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering.

Weston 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.

We value equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants who require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact or 01934 411441.

Please note: this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received, so we encourage early applications.