Lecturer - Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering

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

Job summary

Hopwood Hall in Middleton is seeking a Lecturer in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering to join the Advanced Engineering Technologies department. You will deliver high‑quality teaching across full‑time and part‑time programmes, plan, prepare and assess learning activities and promote core skills.

The ideal candidate holds a recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one), demonstrates strong subject knowledge, and uses interactive IT tools such as Word and PowerPoint to

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification or be willing to work towards one.
• Demonstrate comprehensive subject knowledge and an understanding of current educational initiatives.
• Intermediate IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with learner management systems, virtual learning environments and e-learning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across full-time and part-time programmes.
• Plan, prepare and assess learning activities and promote essential skills.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and support the delivery of basic and key skills.
• Maximise learner attendance, retention and punctuality to deliver an outstanding learning experience.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

ICT literacy

Education

Recognised teaching qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Learner management systems

Virtual learning environments

E-learning platforms

Job description

Lecturer - Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering

Application Deadline: 27 September 2026

Department: Advanced Engineering Technologies

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

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.