Section Manager- Mechanical Engineering

Uxbridge College; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Wellness platform

Staff discounts

Employee assistance programme

Free car parking on all sites

Job summary

Uxbridge College invites applications for a leadership role in the Engineering – Electronic and Mechanical section. Reporting to the Head of School, you will lead a team of Lecturers, manage study programmes and develop provision across the Section.

You will also teach 16 hours per week across a range of Mechanical Engineering programmes, and help build links with employers to enhance work-based learning and industry connections.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Full Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the FE sector.
• Successful teaching experience in Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for a team of Lecturers and manage study programmes.
• Teach 16 hours per week across Mechanical Engineering programmes.
• Develop provision across the Section and strengthen employer links.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Team leadership

FE programmes knowledge

Teaching quality improvement

Education

Level 6 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Level 5 FE teaching qualification

Job description

Salary: £47,939 to £52,165per annum including London Weighting

PostType: Full Time

ReleaseDate: Thursday 27 August 2026

ClosingDate: Thursday 10 September 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: 2182

Reporting to the Head of School for Engineering – Electronic and Mechanical, you would provide leadership for a team of Lecturers, manage study programmes and develop provision across the Section. You would also teach 16 hours per week across a range of programmes according to your specialism and further develop our links with employers.

We are seeking someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Full Level 5 teaching qualification recognised by the Further Education sector
• Successful teaching experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge and experience of Further Education programmes
• Curriculum management, co-ordination and development experience
• Experience of improving teaching, learning and assessment
• Experience of leading/supervising a team

You will be joining a supportive and inclusive organisation, with many opportunities for professional development and growth. We offer a range of benefits for staff including Teachers’ Pension Scheme, wellness platform, staff discounts, employee assistance programme and free car parking on all sites.

The closing date may be brought forward if we receive a sufficient field of applications. We therefore encourage early applications.

Disclosure and Barring Service checks

HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure that we meet our safeguarding commitments we will carry out all necessary pre-employment checks, including undertaking an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check for all successful candidates.

HRUC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all people, irrespective of disability, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, transsexual or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, religion/faith or pregnancy and maternity leave.