Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Dovetail and Slate; South Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 35.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dovetail and Slate in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to join its FE teaching team in Yorkshire. The role involves delivering engaging, workshop-based and classroom teaching across mechanical engineering programmes to help learners gain employable skills.

This is a permanent, full-time position starting October 2026. Applications are welcome from experienced engineering professionals and from those moving into teaching, with support offered to gain a recognised

Formación

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Industry experience within a mechanical engineering environment.
• A passion for teaching and developing learners.
• A recognised teaching qualification.

Responsabilidades

• Planning and delivering high-quality teaching across mechanical engineering programmes.
• Facilitating both hands-on workshop sessions and classroom-based theoretical learning.
• Supporting, assessing and monitoring learner progress to ensure successful outcomes.
• Contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Creating an inclusive and motivating learning environment.
• Maintaining safe working practices within engineering workshops and learning environments.

Educación

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

A recognised teaching qualification

Descripción del empleo

Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Permanent

Location: Yorkshire

Salary: 35,000 - 42,000 per annum

Start date: October 2026

Are you an experienced mechanical engineering professional looking to inspire the next generation, or an established lecturer seeking your next opportunity?

About the Role

A further education provider in the region is looking for a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to join its teaching team. You'll deliver engaging, high-quality teaching across mechanical engineering programmes, combining practical workshop-based learning with classroom theory to help learners build the skills and knowledge they need for careers in engineering.

We welcome applications from both qualified teachers and industry professionals looking to move into further education. If you bring real-world mechanical engineering experience and a passion for developing others, support is available to help you gain a recognised teaching qualification.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering high-quality teaching across mechanical engineering programmes.

• Facilitating both hands-on workshop sessions and classroom-based theoretical learning.

• Supporting, assessing and monitoring learner progress to ensure successful outcomes.

• Contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement.

• Creating an inclusive and motivating learning environment.

• Maintaining safe working practices within engineering workshops and learning environments.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline

• Industry experience within a mechanical engineering environment

• A passion for teaching and developing learners

• A recognised teaching qualification

Desirable (but not essential):

• HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering

• A recognised teaching qualification

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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