Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Lecturer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

EAP programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Wigan and Leigh College is seeking a Lecturer in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering to teach mechanical and electrical engineering qualifications from Level 3 to Level 6 across multiple sites. The role covers planning and delivering lessons, assessing and feeding back on student work, and acting as a personal tutor.

Applicants need a degree or vocational qualification in mechanical engineering or a related area, and an enhanced DBS check is required; a teaching qualification or willingness

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in mechanical engineering or a related area.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent, which can be gained during probation.
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one with college support.
• Experience with PLCs.
• Up-to-date subject knowledge and strong IT skills for e-learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 3 to Level 6.
• Mark work, give clear feedback and guide students on improvement.
• 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, giving pastoral advice and guidance.
• Support induction, record achievements and help students plan next steps.
• Take part in open evenings, school liaison and subject-promotion activities.
• Coordinate courses and contribute to departmental initiatives.
• Keep up to date with subject developments and best practices.

Skills

Engineering maths

Design understanding

Subject knowledge

IT / ILT

Lesson planning

Pastoral support

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

GCSE English & Maths

Teaching qualification / QTLS

Tools

PLCs

ILT tools

Job description

Lecturer post in the Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering department at Wigan and Leigh College, teaching mechanical and electrical engineering qualifications from Level 3 to Level 6. The work centres on planning and delivering lessons, assessing and feeding back on student work, and acting as a personal tutor. The post covers theory and hands-on practice across more than one site, with some hours beyond standard working time. Applicants need a degree or vocational qualification in mechanical engineering or a related area, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 3 to 6, building academic and employability skills
• Mark work, give clear feedback and guide students on improvement
• 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, giving pastoral advice and guidance
• Support induction, record achievements and help students plan next steps
• Take part in open evenings, school liaison and subject-promotion activities
• Coordinate courses and contribute to departmental initiatives
• Keep up to date with subject developments and best practice in teaching and assessment

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in mechanical engineering or a related area
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent, which can be gained during probation
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one with college support

Experience

• Experience in PLCs

Skills & knowledge

• Engineering mathematics
• Strong design understanding
• Up-to-date subject knowledge
• Confidence with IT, e-learning tools and ILT
• Organised planning of lessons and assessments

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Student-focused, with a commitment to building student confidence
• Adaptable and able to respond to changing priorities
• Collaborative with colleagues
• Reflective and engaged with professional development
• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• Able to travel across sites and work beyond standard hours when needed

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave including bank holidays, plus family-friendly leave policies
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, confidential counselling and occupational health support
• Medicash healthcare plan and Specsavers eye test vouchers
• Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and buy tech
• Railcard and Tusker Green car scheme, plus local and national discounts
• Progression routes, specialism moves and leadership pathways
• Support to gain a teaching qualification