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Ref: 137760

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Salary: £35,117 to £44,704 per annum for an exceptional candidate. This includes a 10% recruitment incentive

Location: Castleford College

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to join our Engineering department, where you will teach practical and theoretical courses in Mechanical Engineering. We have some excellent facilities and strong links with industrial partners. You will join our innovative team of highly qualified professionals. We are particularly interested in hearing from CAD specialists, Hydraulic, Pneumatics and Fluid Power specialists and individuals with Internal Quality Assurance qualifications.

As a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of students, by providing them with the engineering skills, knowledge and training required to enable them to achieve their goals, while ensuring the economic development and success of engineering industries.

We are seeking a motivated person who is enthusiastic about working with young people, adults and employers, has up-to-date engineering industry knowledge and expertise, a passion for engineering and an excellent team player.

As a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, you should:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Hold a Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Have experience in a relevant industry and/or educational setting
• Have practical skills and theoretical knowledge of Mechanical Engineering
• Hold GCSE A*- C / 9 - 4 in English and Maths or equivalent
• An IQA qualification is desirable but not essential

We are looking for people with excellent communication skills, drive and enthusiasm, qualified in their specific subject area and who would like to pass their knowledge and skills on to our students.

See what we have to offer and come and join us……

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days + bank holidays + College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Closing Date: 8th January 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

DIRECT APPLICANTS ONLY, NO AGENCY CV’S

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)