Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Bury College; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Sick pay

Teachers or Local Authority Pension

Flexible working

Family Friendly Policy

Educational induction and training

Onsite gym

Onsite parking

Onsite nursery

Annual first aid training allowance

Job summary

Bury College is seeking a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to join its state-of-the-art engineering facility. You will teach and mentor learners across classroom and workshop environments, delivering engaging and inclusive lessons that develop the next generation of engineers and manufacturing leaders.

The ideal candidate will hold a minimum Level 4 Qualification in Mechanical Engineering and be a qualified teacher or actively working towards it, with a passion for high-quality teaching and

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 4 Qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Qualified teacher status or working towards it
• Experience delivering theory and practical lessons in mechanical engineering environments

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional teaching in classroom and workshop environments
• Demonstrate inclusive and challenging teaching strategies

Skills

Level 4 qualification in Mechanical

Education

Qualified teacher or working towards

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bury College as a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering.We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a team focused on creating the next generation of Mechanical Engineers and manufacturing leaders. Are you passionate about teaching and learning, keen to share your experience, skills, and knowledge with others? Can you be a positive and inspirational role model for learners? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

About You

We are looking for someone who holds a minimum Level 4 Qualification in Mechanical Engineering and is a qualified teacher or working towards this. The successful candidate will be working within our new ‘state-of-the-art’ mechanical engineering facility where our students can learn in both classroom and workshop environments. They will be required to deliver exceptional teaching and be able to demonstrate a background of inclusive and challenging teaching strategies.

About Us

Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to over full time students and over part time students each year. Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.

And the benefits of working for us?

• 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Occupational sick pay
• Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery
• Free onsite parking
• Option for first aid training and an annual allowance of £296 for first aid duties

NB: Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date.

Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments. Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 requires us to carryout an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.