Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Lecturer

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme

SpecSavers eye test vouchers

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre is seeking an enthusiastic FE lecturer to deliver mechanical and electrical engineering qualifications. You will teach across Level 3 to 6, plan engaging lessons, mark work, assess progress, and support students’ employability skills.

A strong background in PLCs, engineering maths, and design understanding is essential. You’ll join a supportive team, contribute to safeguarding, and travel across college sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related area.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent) — can be obtained during probation.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one with college support.
• Up-to-date subject knowledge and enthusiasm to share with students.
• Confidence with IT and e-learning tools (ILT) to enhance student experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 3 to 6 to help students achieve potential.
• Mark work, provide feedback, and guide improvement.
• Use assessment results to shape lessons and monitor progress.
• Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour.
• Keep accurate records of progress and assessments.

Skills

PLCs

Engineering Mathematics

Design Understanding

Teaching skills

Education

Degree or vocational qual in Mechanical Engineering

GCSE English & Maths

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one

Tools

ILT tools

Job description

Application Deadline: 4 September 2026

Department: Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wigan & Leigh College

Compensation: £31,699 - £45,119 / year

Permanent. 37 hours a week.

At Wigan & Leigh College, you'll teach across mechanical and electrical engineering qualifications, covering the theory and the hands‑on application that the industry demands.

You'll deliver lessons, assess students' progress and contribute to a learning environment where precision and safety are part of the culture, not just the curriculum.

We're looking for experience in PLCs, Engineering Mathematics, and a strong Design Understanding.

What you'll do

• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 3 to 6, to help our students achieve their academic potential and the practical, employability skills they'll need for their future careers
• Mark work, give clear feedback, and guide our students on how they can improve
• Use assessment results to shape lessons and support each student's progress
• Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour
• Keep accurate records of student progress, assessments, and other administrative duties
• Act as a Personal Tutor when needed, providing pastoral advice and guidance
• Support induction, record achievements, and help students plan their next steps
• Take part in Open Evenings, school liaison and activities that promote your subject area
• Coordinate courses and contribute to departmental initiatives
• Keep up to date with developments in your subject and best practice in teaching and assessment

What you'll bring

• Degree or vocational qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related area.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent) - you can get this during your probationary period
• Teaching qualification, or you're willing to work towards one with our support
• Up-to-date and relevant subject knowledge that you're excited to share with students
• Confidence with IT and e-learning tools and Information and Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance our students' experience

What You're Like

• Student-focused, you take pride in helping our students succeed and build their confidence
• Organised, you effectively plan lessons and assessments and easily manage your workload
• Adaptable, you can respond to changing priorities and work across our sites when needed
• Collaborative, you work well with colleagues so we can deliver a consistent, high-quality learning experience for every single one of our students
• Reflective, you actively engage with your professional development and want to share best practice

Essentials

• You'll need an enhanced DBS check which we'll complete for your if you're successful
• You're committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• You can travel across our sites
• You're flexible and happy to work beyond standard hours when needed to support the college

Why work with us?

Time to recharge

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays (depending on your role)
• Family-friendly leave policies

Wellbeing as well as work

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Occupational health support
• Confidential counselling
• Specsavers eye test vouchers
• A culture where people look out for each other

Financial peace of mind

• Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, buy tech)
• Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme
• Local and national discount schemes

Clear progression routes

• Opportunities to step up, specialise, or move across departments
• Leadership pathways
• Support to gain teaching qualifications

If you're comfortable working across disciplines and confident enough to show students how they connect in practice, this is the role for you.

Attention FE teachers: You could be eligible for a government levelling-up payment of £2,000-£6,000 if you teach subjects like construction, engineering, maths, computing or early years. This applies if you're in your first 5 years of FE teaching and spend at least 50% of your time teaching eligible level 3 (or below) courses. Find out more.