Mechanical Engineering Instructor

Dovetail and Slate; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Instructor to deliver engaging practical and theoretical training in mechanical engineering, drawing on extensive industry experience to bring real‑world context to learners preparing for their qualifications.

No prior teaching experience is required, as full training support will be provided to help you move into instruction and to assess progress, maintain records and uphold health and safety standards in workshops.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Significant industry experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong practical skills across core mechanical engineering disciplines.
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Genuine interest in supporting and developing learners.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering practical and theoretical mechanical engineering sessions to learners of varying abilities.
• Assessing learner progress and providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Maintaining accurate records of learner achievement and progress.
• Ensuring that workshop and classroom environments meet health and safety standards.
• Supporting learners to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to meet their qualification standards.

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Instructor

Permanent

Location: Yorkshire and the Humber

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer looking to share your skills and knowledge with the next generation of engineers?

About the Role

You’ll deliver engaging, practical training in mechanical engineering to learners working towards their qualifications, drawing on your own industry background to bring real-world context to every session. This is a role for someone who takes pride in their trade and wants to pass that expertise on, helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.

You don't need to have taught before. If you've spent years working in mechanical engineering and want a new challenge, full training support will be available to help you make the move into instruction.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering practical and theoretical mechanical engineering sessions to learners of varying abilities.
• Assessing learner progress and providing clear, constructive feedback.
• Maintaining accurate records of learner achievement and progress.
• Ensuring that workshop and classroom environments meet health and safety standards.
• Supporting learners to develop the practical skills and knowledge required to meet their qualification standards.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering
• Significant industry experience in mechanical engineeringStrong practical skills across core mechanical engineering disciplines
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• A genuine interest in supporting and developing learners

Desirable (but not essential):

• A teaching or assessing qualification
• Experience delivering training or mentoring in a workplace or educational setting

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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