Lecturer & Programme Lead: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Workshop Specialist)

Education Partnership North East; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Partnership North East is seeking a Lecturer & Programme Lead in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering to inspire and educate future engineers. The role involves delivering high-quality engineering education, engaging with students, and fostering an inclusive learning environment. This position offers competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement (35-48 days annually, plus public holidays)

Flexible working options and family leave

Pension schemes with contributions

Access to retail discounts via the myLifestyle platform

Dental, optical, and health cash plans

Wellbeing support through dedicated services

Free parking on most campuses

Qualifications

• Strong experience in milling, turning, and hand-fitting.
• Enthusiasm and ability to teach Mathematics and Engineering Science up to level 5.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Engage and inspire future engineers.
• Deliver high-quality advanced manufacturing engineering education aligned with industry standards.
• Support positive student experiences and progress.

Skills

Milling

Turning

Hand-fitting

Education

Recognized engineering qualification

Job description

Lecturer & Programme Lead: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Workshop Specialist)

Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £29,433 to £38,379 per annum

Post Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 04 July 2025

Reference: F03003324-R5

About the College

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.

The College has two campuses across Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational courses for school leavers and adults. The college aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning, and skills development. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results, and Sunderland College was ranked in the top 25% nationally for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we received an Ofsted rating of Outstanding across all areas, and we are proud of our diverse community of students and staff, which provides bespoke educational pathways to support future careers.

About the role

The Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering department is a strategic priority and a key growth area within the college and local community. Our delivery includes study programmes, adult and commercial courses, and Higher Education at our Sunderland City Campus.

We seek an enthusiastic, innovative individual to engage and inspire future engineers, supporting positive student experiences, progress, and destinations. This role offers the opportunity to lead in delivering high-quality advanced manufacturing engineering education aligned with industry standards.

About you

Key Qualifications and Experience:

• Industry Skills: Strong experience in milling, turning, and hand-fitting.
• Engineering Qualification: Recognized engineering qualification, focusing on mechanical disciplines.
• Teaching Potential: Enthusiasm and ability to teach, with a preference for delivering Mathematics and Engineering Science up to level 5 (desirable).
• Graduate Candidates: Recent engineering graduates with relevant skills and potential are encouraged to apply.
• Teaching Experience (Optional): Experienced teachers are welcome to apply.
• Industry Professionals: Industry professionals seeking to transition into teaching will be supported in obtaining a teaching qualification.
• Passion: A strong desire to teach and inspire future engineers.
• Development Commitment: Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with engineering practices and teaching methods.

Benefits

Join EPNE and enjoy a culture that values your development and wellbeing, with an extensive benefits package including:

• Generous holiday entitlement (35-48 days annually, plus public holidays)
• Flexible working options and family leave (role-dependent)
• Pensions schemes (LGPS or Teacher Pensions, with contributions of 15.7% - 23.68%)
• Access to retail discounts via the myLifestyle platform
• Dental, optical, and health cash plans
• Wellbeing support through dedicated services and digital hubs
• Free parking on most campuses

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace and to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure Check is required.

For an informal discussion, please contact Debra Bowman at [phone] ext. 09069.

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