Lecturer - Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering

Hopwood Hall College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopwood Hall College in Middleton invites applications for a Lecturer in Advanced Engineering Technologies. You will deliver high-quality teaching across full-time and part-time programmes, plan, prepare and assess learning activities, and help students develop literacy, numeracy and digital skills.

You will contribute to curriculum planning, support learner attendance and retention, and bring a creative approach to materials.

Qualifications

• Have a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.
• Demonstrate comprehensive subject knowledge in Advanced Engineering Technologies.
• Understand current educational initiatives and develop teaching materials.
• Promote literacy, numeracy and digital capability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across a range of full-time and part-time programmes.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning activities.
• Support curriculum planning and learner attendance, retention and punctuality.
• Promote essential skills and engage learners.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum planning

Literacy

Numeracy

Digital capability

Education

Qualified teaching qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Department: Advanced Engineering Technologies

Location: Middleton

Application Deadline: 27 September 2026

Department: Advanced Engineering Technologies

Location: Middleton

Compensation: £35,027 - £45,939 / year

Description

At Hopwood Hall, our priority is to provide the best possible education for our students - ensuring that each individual is given the support and encouragement needed to achieve their goals.

Our values reflect the importance that we place on developing a caring and nurturing environment in which we expect the highest standards of work, behaviour and commitment from our students and staff.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer to join our teaching team.

About The Role

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging teaching across a range of full-time and part-time programmes. You will plan, prepare, and assess learning activities while promoting essential skills such as literacy, numeracy and digital capability.

You will also contribute to curriculum planning and support the delivery of basic and key skills. You will take responsibility for maximising learner attendance, retention, and punctuality within assigned groups, ensuring an outstanding learning experience for all.

About You

The role requires a suitably qualified and experienced professional with a strong background in the relevant subject area. Applicants should hold a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.

Candidates must demonstrate comprehensive subject knowledge, an understanding of current educational initiatives, and a creative, innovative approach to developing teaching materials.

Intermediate IT skills are essential, particularly in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Desirable skills include familiarity with learner management systems, student record systems, virtual learning environments and e-learning platforms.