Lecturer - Mechanical Engineering

onlyFE; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Teachers' Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Free gym facilities

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to deliver high-quality learning experiences, preparing students and professionals for the modern world of work.

The role involves teaching on managed courses, driving innovative and efficient learning, monitoring academic progress, and building strong links with employers to expose learners to real-life experiences on and off campus.

Qualifications

• Strong teaching or training experience
• Pastoral care and student support experience
• Course leadership responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Teach on courses specified by management team
• Lead on innovation and efficiency in learning delivery
• Monitor student progress, wellbeing and behavior
• Engage with student voice and industry partners
• Develop modern, safe working practices and employability skills
• Participate in enrolment, monitoring and assessment of students
• Build links with employers and industry partners
• Create enriching learning programmes with real-life work experiences

Job description

Our thriving Engineering and Motor Vehicle Department are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to deliver an outstanding student learning experience, as you prepare young adults and experienced trade professionals to contribute to the modern world of work.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, knowledgeable and supportive team and to be an integral part of delivering on Bradford Colleges' mission to Transform Lives.

We welcome applications from experienced teaching staff as well as industry professionals looking to share their knowledge with the next generation of Mechanical Engineers.

Responsibilities Include

• To teach on courses specified by the management team
• To assist the management team in delivering high learning value, financially efficient programmes (including physical resource management) and to lead on innovation and efficiency in the delivery of learning
• To be responsible for student's academic progress, wellbeing, behaviour management and careers and pastoral guidance throughout their learning journey
• To seek out and respond to the student voice - seeing students as primary stakeholders in their learning
• To help students develop modern, safe working practices and behaviours - in both technical (vocational skills) and employability skills.
• To participate actively in the enrolment, monitoring, profiling and assessment of students
• To proactively develop and promote close links with employer/industry partners
• To create enriching, effective and inspirational programmes of learning that expose our students to real-life work experiences - including on and off campus

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• A relevant teaching qualification or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• Academic or industrial or commercial experience in an area relevant to the programme.
• Experience in Good teaching/training.
• Experience of student pastoral care and disciplinary procedures
• Experience of course leadership responsibilities.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits Of Working At Bradford College

• Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 44 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
• Teachers' Pension scheme, with a generous 23% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award‑winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in‑house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.