Teacher - Engineering and Manufacturing (Machinist/CNC)

Leeds City College; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

44 days annual leave

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Hybrid/work flexibility

Job summary

Leeds City College is seeking an Engineering Teacher with a specialism in Machining and CNC Engineering to join our Printworks Campus. You will design and deliver engaging lessons, develop learning resources (including digital content) and assess progress to prepare students for engineering careers.

The post covers delivery across awarding bodies such as EAL and T levels (C&G) for full-time and apprentice learners, with a salary between £31,916 and £35,912, plus a £3,000 attraction payment and

Qualifications

• Professional teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent).
• Experience teaching engineering in further education.
• Ability to deliver across awarding bodies such as EAL and T levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to students.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons and develop digital learning resources.
• Monitor learner progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum development, course review and quality assurance.
• Support student recruitment, induction and progression, promoting retention.
• Maintain up-to-date subject knowledge and uphold professional practice.
• Participate in college events and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Milling

Turning

CNC

Education

PGCE

Apprenticeships

Leadership Courses

Job description

About The Role

Leeds City College are recruiting for an Engineering Teacher with a specialism in Machining and CNC Engineering to join our team. This is a brilliant opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed and inspirational colleagues. Working in a dynamic, values-led organisation, this role is for those who are passionate about development and innovation within a lively college community.

As an Engineering Teacher at our Printworks Campus, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of engineers. You may be required to design and implement innovative teaching methods to enhance the learning experience and ensure that students are well-prepared for careers in various engineering fields.

Overall, this role requires a dynamic individual with a passion for engineering education, a commitment to student success, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, industry partners, and the broader community.

The ideal candidate will be diverse to deliver across different awarding bodies such as EAL and T levels (currently C&G) to both full time and apprentice learners.

Key Areas Of Delivery Would Be

• Milling
• Turning
• CNC

The salary for this role is £31,916 with progression to £35,912, plus a yearly market supplement for the right candidate. In addition, you could be eligible for a one-off attraction payment of £3,000. (This payment is split into 2 halves – £1,500 will be paid on commencement of the role and £1,500 to be paid on successfully passing probation).

What You Will Do

• You will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring students are supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential. This includes planning and delivering engaging lessons, developing innovative learning resources (including digital content), and designing effective assessment strategies that drive progress and attainment.
• You will monitor and track learner progress, providing timely, constructive feedback and setting ambitious SMART targets, while implementing targeted interventions to support student success.
• Through reflective practice and the application of evidence-based teaching methods, you will continuously enhance the learning experience to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Working collaboratively, you will contribute to curriculum development, course review and quality assurance processes, including internal verification and moderation.
• You will support student recruitment, induction and progression, helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes high levels of retention, achievement and progression.
• You will maintain up-to-date subject knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development, while upholding the highest standards of teaching, safeguarding, and professional practice.
• You may also support examination processes, participate in college events, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation.

About You

• You are a passionate and dedicated educator with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding teaching, learning and assessment.
• You bring up-to-date subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for your vocational area, alongside a desire to continuously develop your practice through research and professional development.
• You have the ability to inspire and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds, creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment where all students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
• With strong organisational skills, you are confident in planning and delivering creative, well-structured lessons, as well as developing high-quality learning resources, including digital content.
• You are skilled in assessing student work and providing clear, constructive feedback that supports progress, while effectively tracking performance and implementing targeted interventions when needed.
• Your reflective approach allows you to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learner needs and maximise outcomes.
• A collaborative team player, you contribute positively to quality assurance processes, curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• You demonstrate professionalism, integrity and a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality and high standards, while also supporting wider college activities, including recruitment events.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual Leave

Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays

Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• People’s Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives:

Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:

Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:

Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.