Lecturer Mechanical/Manufacture Engineering. Job in Falkirk Education & Training Jobs

Forth Valley College; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scottish educational institution in Falkirk is seeking a Lecturer in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering. The role involves teaching learners from SCQF levels 5 to 7 in both workshops and classroom settings. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in manual milling, turning, and be prepared to engage in professional teaching qualifications. This fixed-term position offers excellent terms, benefits, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 62 days

Access to Scottish Teachers Superannuation Pension Scheme

Free access to the college gyms

Flexible working environment

Participation in a cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in manual milling and turning.
• Teaching experience is desirable but not essential.
• Prepared to work toward a professional teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Teach Manufacturing Engineering for SCQF levels 5 to 7.
• Deliver classroom content in materials and quality control.
• Produce learning and assessment materials.

Skills

Manual milling

Turning

Health and safety

ICT skills

Education

Relevant Higher National qualification

Job description

Overview

Lecturer - Mechanical/Manufacture Engineering

Salary: 41,833 - 50,359
Contract: 1.0 FTE / 35 hours
Location: Based at Falkirk Campus
Term: Fixed-term until March 2026

The Department of STEM and Construction is seeking an experienced candidate as a Lecturer to teach Manufacturing Engineering for learners across SCQF levels 5 to 7 in a practical and experiential setting. The role is predominately workshop based with potential in-class delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach Manufacturing Engineering for SCQF levels 5 to 7 in a practical and experiential setting, primarily in the workshops.
• Deliver related classroom content in materials, quality control and Health and Safety as needed.
• Produce high quality learning, teaching and assessment materials and deliver teaching relative to the specialist areas of fabrication/welding.
• Work toward professional teaching qualification, and Assessor and Verifier qualifications if not already held.
• Collaborate as part of a team to ensure the curriculum is relevant and up-to-date.
• Demonstrate appropriate ICT skills and strong knowledge of health and safety.
• Be flexible to work across all three Forth Valley campuses and potentially at other campuses if required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant experience in manual milling and turning; ideally with industrial exposure in relevant engineering fields.
• Candidates with significant industrial experience will be considered even if they have no prior teaching experience.
• Ideally holders of a relevant Higher National qualification or professional equivalent.
• Teaching experience is desirable but not essential; prepared to work toward a professional teaching qualification, and Assessor and Verifier qualifications.

What we offer

We offer excellent terms and conditions and staff benefits, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement of 62 days including Public Holidays & College Closure Days
• Access to Scottish Teachers Superannuation Pension Scheme
• Free access to the college gyms
• A flexible working environment tailored to support work-life balance
• Participation in a cycle to work scheme, promoting a healthy and environmentally friendly commute option

Other information

The Department of STEM and Construction operates across all three Forth Valley campuses and there may be a requirement to work at our other campuses if required.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. We understand that individuals may have different needs and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.

The closing date for applications is 2 October 2025.