Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Dovetail and Slate; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in the North West is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to deliver practical and theory-based programmes to learners at multiple levels, in a role that blends hands-on workshop sessions with classroom-based theory.

Full teacher training and ongoing support are provided to help you move from industry into education, with safeguarding commitments and equal opportunities as standard.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Solid industry experience within a mechanical engineering environment.
• A passion for teaching and developing learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and practical lessons in mechanical engineering.
• Plan and prepare schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources.
• Assess learner progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Support learners to develop skills and confidence for careers in the sector.
• Embed current industry practice into teaching.

Skills

Teaching

Industry experience

Passion for teaching

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Permanent, Full Time

Location: the North West

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer looking to pass your skills on to the next generation, or an established lecturer ready for a new challenge?

About the Role

You’ll join a training provider in the North West, delivering mechanical engineering programmes to learners at various levels, combining hands‑on workshop sessions with classroom‑based theory. If you haven’t taught before, that’s not a barrier: full teacher training and ongoing support are available to help you make the move from industry into education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging and practical lessons in mechanical engineering.
• Planning and preparing schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources.
• Assessing learner progress and providing timely, constructive feedback.
• Supporting learners to develop the skills and confidence needed for careers in the sector.
• Embedding current industry practice into your teaching.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• A minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
• Solid industry experience within a mechanical engineering environment
• A passion for teaching and developing learners

Desirable (but not essential):

• A recognised teaching qualification

If you're ready to bring your engineering expertise into the classroom, we'd love to hear from you.

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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Because education matters.