Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

East Surrey College / John Ruskin College; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Croydon is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to deliver teaching for BTEC and T Level qualifications. Candidates should have a teaching qualification, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and significant industry experience. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,760 - £40,113 pro rata, a supportive environment, and excellent staff benefits, including pension schemes and free gym access.

Benefits

Choice of two excellent pension schemes

Brilliant holiday package

Free onsite parking

Access to fully equipped gym

Discounted in-house Spa and Salon treatments

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification required.
• A Degree within Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Significant Engineering Industry experience necessary.
• Previous teaching experience including delivery of the BTEC and/or EAL qualifications needed.
• Experience of Quality assurance is a must.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching across BTEC and T Level qualifications.
• Develop programmes and associated course materials.
• Provide tutorial/pastoral support for tutor group.
• Participate in team meetings and support quality processes.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Significant Engineering Industry experience

Previous teaching experience

Experience in Quality assurance

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

College location:East Surrey College (Redhill)

Salary: £30,760 - £40,113 pro rata (subject to qualifications, skills, and experience)

Hours: Full Time (37 hours) a week

We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Mechanical Engineering Lecturerto join our busy and professionalEngineeringdepartment where you will deliver teaching across our BTECand new T Level qualifications, to both our HE and FE students.

Working closely with the Director of Learning, Programme Manager and the rest of the Engineering team, you will have the chance to share your industry knowledge and skills with learners to help them achieve at the highest level as well as driving continuous improvement within the College.

You will deliver specific units across our BTEC & T Level programmes, write associated assignments in line with awarding body requirements, and develop the programmes and associated course materials. You will also provide tutorial/pastoral support for your tutor group, promote attendance, participate in team meetings and support quality processes.

The successful candidate must have:

• A teaching qualification
• A Degree within Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (a level 5 qualification may be considered)
• Significant Engineering Industry experience
• Previous teaching experience including delivery of the BTEC and/or EAL qualifications
• Experience of Quality assurance

Experience of practical engineering (machining) is also an advantage but not essential

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Closing Date:Monday 28thJuly 2025*

*Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of sending your CV, unfortunately you have not been selected for the position.

Please refer to the attached Job Description, Person Specification and Competency Framework and apply using the button below.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adultsand expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.