Section Manager: Mechanical Engineer

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is seeking a Curriculum Manager for Mechanical Engineering in London. You will lead the teaching team, shape course provision and ensure high-quality learning across foundation to advanced levels.

The role requires a Level 5 teaching qualification, a mechanical engineering qualification or related field, and substantial industry or teaching experience. You will drive curriculum development, performance and staff development within a growing FE/HE environment.

Qualifications

• Full Level 5 teaching qualification required.
• Mechanical Engineering qualification or related field.
• Substantial industry or teaching experience in mechanical engineering.
• Strong organisational and team leadership skills.
• Ability to inspire and support learners at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the mechanical engineering teaching team and support staff.
• Oversee planning, delivery and quality assurance across the curriculum levels.
• Teach and assess across mechanical engineering programmes.
• Monitor learner progress and drive outcomes and retention.
• Recruit, develop and appraise section staff.
• Contribute to broader development of the engineering provision.

Skills

Team leadership

Curriculum management

Quality assurance

Teaching and assessment

Staff development

Programme management

Education

Level 5 teaching qualification

Mechanical Engineering qualification or related field

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

FE & HE £47,939 - £52,165 per annum including London Weighting Permanent lead Level 27 August 2026

Mechanical Engineering Further Education fe college

Levels: Foundation Level 2 Level 3 Advanced

Job Description

Curriculum Manager - Mechanical Engineer

Permanent

Location: London

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineering Lecturer ready to lead a team and shape the next generation of engineers?

About the role

An education provider is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Manager to provide leadership across their mechanical engineering provision. Reporting to Head of School for Engineering, this role combines managing study programmes, providing leadership for a team of lecturers and developing the courses.

You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day management, supporting a team of lecturers and support staff to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment. You’ll help learners progress from foundation levels through to advanced study, ensuring your provision remains relevant to the sector and to employer needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing a team of teaching and support staff within the mechanical engineering section.
• Overseeing the planning, delivery and quality assurance of the curriculum across all levels.
• Teaching and assessing across mechanical engineering programmes.
• Monitoring learner progress and driving strong outcomes and retention.
• Supporting the recruitment, development and appraisal of section staff.
• Contributing to the wider development of the engineering provision.

What we're looking for

• Full Level 5 teaching qualification
• Mechanical Engineering Qualification or Related Field
• Substantial industry or teaching experience in mechanical engineering
• Strong organisational and team leadership skills
• The ability to inspire and support learners at all levels

Drive the next generation of engineers

If you're ready to lead a team and pass on your engineering expertise to learners starting their careers, we'd love to hear from you.

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• Mechanical Engineering Qualification or Related Field
• Substantial industry or teaching experience in mechanical engineering
• Strong organisational and team leadership skills
• Ability to inspire and support learners at all levels

Skills & Qualifications

Mechanical engineering Curriculum management Team leadership Quality assurance Teaching and assessment Staff development Programme management