Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering in Rotherham)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Rotherham is seeking a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering for a full-time role. The position involves delivering high-quality teaching and assessment, crafting engaging learning resources, and mentoring students to help them achieve their potential. Candidates should possess a Level 3 vocational qualification and relevant teaching credentials. The role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including up to 50 days annual leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to teachers pension scheme

Up to 50 days annual leave

Access to gyms and restaurants

Health & wellbeing benefits

Flexible working hours

Parking available

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates should hold a Level 3 vocational qualification or higher.
• Must possess a relevant teaching qualification.
• Willingness to work towards an assessors award.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding teaching and assessment up to Level 3.
• Develop creative resources to inspire learning.
• Monitor and track learner progress to promote positive outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Motivational skills

Education

Vocational qualification at Level 3 or above

Relevant teaching qualification

Assessors award

Job description

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Location: Rotherham

Salary: £32,199 to £37,199 (Based on qualified teacher status) a year

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37hrs per week, all year round)

Closing Date: 10 th November 2025

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanical engineering professional to make a career change; down with the "tools" and into the classroom to share your knowledge and expertise influencing the next generation of skilled engineer machinist.

You may also be an experience tutor or assessor, looking for a change or a new challenge. Whatever your rationale, this role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference. They are growing and developing the curriculum and want passionate, industry experienced and commitment individuals to help them achieve their goals develop the area as a Centre of Excellence.

Within this role the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering outstanding teaching and assessment up to Level 3 which includes study programmes, adult programmes and apprenticeships within mechanical engineering, maintenance, mechatronics and practical machining, in both a practical workshop and classroom environment. With an enthusiastic and engaging approach, you will have the ability to motivate students and support them to achieve their potential.

The role of lecturer is to equip the students with skills for their future through the delivery of outstanding education and training and inspire students to achieve their potential. This role offers you the opportunity to do this every day. It is the job satisfaction that comes from this that makes a teaching role special. The key roles of a Lecturer are to deliver excellent teaching, completing the relevant preparation and marking that supports this, and to set SMART targets to enable students to reach their potential.

Skills and Qualifications

You will play an important role in developing creative resources to inspire outstanding learning and will be responsible for the monitoring and tracking of learner progress to promote positive outcomes for learners.

Candidates should be an effective and motivated team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues and management to achieve strategic and organisational objectives.

You will hold a vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, as well as a relevant teaching qualification and assessors award, or be willing to work towards.

You will be able to bring the subject to life, using combined methods of practical, theoretical and digital which will engage your learners and provide them with the best skills, knowledge and behaviours for the future.

Department Info

You will work as part of the curriculum team at Rotherham College, and you will also closely, take direction from the Curriculum Team Leaders. You will be line managed by the Curriculum Manager.

In this role you will also work in collaboration with Technicians, Personal Development Coordinators, Work Placement Officers and other internal departments such as examinations and curriculum administration.

Benefits

• Access to teachers pensions scheme pension
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year including bank holidays & closure during Christmas period
• Access to their gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Parking available at all of the sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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