Lecturer in Fabrication & Welding (on-site)

Suffolk New College; Otley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Otley is seeking a Lecturer in Fabrication & Welding to teach various courses including Level 2 & 3 Fabrication and Welding. The ideal candidate will have industry experience and a passion for teaching, and will be supported in gaining teaching qualifications. This role offers a dynamic team environment, contributing to student success in engineering courses.

Qualifications

• Relevant up-to-date industry experience required.
• Commitment to achieving a teaching qualification within a specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Teach Level 2 & 3 Fabrication and Welding courses.
• Deliver adult welding courses and apprenticeships.
• Support full-cost courses for local businesses.

Skills

Industry experience

Passion for teaching

Ability to inspire learners

Education

Level 2 qualification in Maths and English

Relevant qualification in Fabrication and Welding

Job description

Lecturer in Fabrication & Welding (on-site)

Lecturer in Fabrication & Welding (on-site) – 35 hours per week, 52 weeks a year. Salary range £27,702 to £41,892 per annum. Starting salary subject to College salary assessment process. Based at Suffolk New College Rural Campus with potential to work at other campus locations.

Are you keen to share your skills, knowledge and experience with future generations of engineers? Are you interested in a rewarding career in education? We are seeking a Lecturer in Fabrication & Welding with industry experience who can demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the subject and inspire learners.

You will be required to teach on our Level 2 & 3 Fabrication and Welding courses, adult welding courses, and units of welding on Level 2 Engineering courses, as well as apprenticeships in Fabrication and Welding and Engineering. Full-cost courses in Introduction to Welding are also offered to local businesses. You should have relevant up-to-date industry experience, supported by a relevant qualification. You should also have a Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and English, and a commitment to achieving a teaching qualification within a specified timeframe.

If you are moving into education as part of your career plan, or have transferable industry skills, we will provide you with support to guide you through training and development and to gain the required qualifications.

In return, we offer a team environment committed to giving our students the best experience possible to enable them to work competently and confidently in industry.

This post is based at Suffolk New College Rural Campus. However, Suffolk New College is a multi-campus site and you may be required to travel between campuses.

We promote BeSNC and are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for all learners, staff and community members to reach their full potential. For further information, please visit www.suffolk.ac.uk.

Interview date: Friday 24 October 2025.

This College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Equal opportunities: all appointments are subject to DBS check; we guarantee shortlisting for applicants from Black or ethnic minority groups who meet essential criteria and for applicants with a disability who meet essential criteria.

We do not recognise agencies acting on our behalf unless officially engaged. The college reserves the right to close the advert early if there is sufficient interest.

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