Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Oaklands College; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Oaklands College as a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering and impact the next generation of engineers. This role invites both experienced educators and industry professionals to deliver high-quality teaching in a supportive environment. With generous holidays, a pension scheme, and ongoing development opportunities, embrace the chance to make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance – 42 days plus bank holidays

Market supplement of up to £5,000

Fully funded teacher training

Ongoing CPD access

Free onsite parking

Onsite gym and wellness treatments

Cycle to Work Scheme

Mental health and wellbeing support

Staff development days

Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical engineering background through degree, apprenticeship, or industry experience.
• Experience in teaching or assessment, or willingness to train.
• Ability to connect with diverse learners and a genuine passion for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess units across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum.
• Produce schemes of work and lesson plans, and prepare teaching materials.
• Guide students toward extra support services and monitor learner progress.

Skills

Knowledge of engineering principles

Teaching and mentoring

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to achieve)

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Ready to shape the next generation of Mechanical Engineers?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for an ambitious and passionate Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. Whether you're an experienced teacher or an industry expert ready to share your knowledge, this is your chance to play a key role in preparing learners for careers in one of the UK’s most in-demand sectors.

For over 100 years Oaklands College has been transforming lives through inclusive high-quality education. As we continue to grow, we’re expanding our team to support more learners on their journey to becoming engineers.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

• Deliver and assess units across the Mechanical Engineering curriculum, including but not limited to: Mechanical Principles, Mathematics, CAD, Engineering Design, CNC/ Manual Machining (Desirable).
• Teach courses as nominated by the Manager and carry out all associated course administration.
• Produce schemes of work and lesson plans and prepare teaching materials/resources for all teaching.
• Mark and assess student work promptly, accurately and objectively.
• Act as a personal tutor and therefore be responsible for a group of learners, providing timely, transparent and fair tutorial and other support to them as appropriate.
• Be responsible for learner progress, including setting and monitoring of learner targets.
• Comply with quality standards including undertaking internal verification work.
• Guide students toward extra support services in college.
• Prepare reports for external parties, for example, parents, employers, training agencies.
• Contribute to and attend meetings, events and working parties as requested.
• Ensure statistics for learner attendance and achievement are monitored and acted upon when necessary.
• Complete learner registers accurately and on time
• Be aware of and follow College policies and procedures, with particular attention to health and safety, safeguarding, risk management, equality and diversity, quality and our values and behaviour’s. You will be required to attend training as necessary and update own CPD record.

Is This You?

• Relevant mechanical engineering background through a degree, apprenticeship, or industry experience.
• Solid knowledge of engineering principles, systems design, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in teaching and assessment within Further or Higher Education—or a willingness to train.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or openness to achieving one with our support.
• A genuine passion for teaching, mentoring, and positively influencing young learners.
• Ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible, solution-oriented mindset.
• Enthusiasm and drive to contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement.

Your Future Starts at Oaklands

At Oaklands College, we value our staff and are committed to your wellbeing and development. When you join us, you become part of a vibrant and forward-thinking team that supports innovation, creativity, and learner-centred teaching.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Generous holiday allowance – 42 days plus bank holidays
• Market supplement of up to £5,000 – Depending on experience and qualifications
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions
• Fully funded teacher training (if required) and structured induction
• Ongoing CPD and free access to Adult Community Learning courses
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite gym and wellness treatments at discounted rates
• Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through UNO Bus Scheme
• Eye care vouchers and employee assistance programme
• Mental health and wellbeing support, including peer supporters
• Staff development days and annual awards celebrating your achievements

Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and stakeholders to share this commitment.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive high interest. Don’t miss your opportunity to join a college that’s shaping futures and transforming lives.

Apply today and help us power the next generation of engineers.

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