Engineering Lecturer

Engineering Lecturer
Engineering
Salary: £36,614 to £41,194 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week

Reference: REC2132 | Closing Date: Tuesday, 22nd April 2025

The Opportunity

As our Engineering Lecturer, you’ll bring your industry knowledge and passion for teaching into the classroom—delivering a range of courses from Level 1 to Level 5 for both our full-time and part-time learners, including school leavers and adults. You’ll blend hands-on, practical sessions with solid theory, making learning meaningful and relevant to today’s engineering world.

You’ll plan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire our students and reflect real-world engineering challenges. From writing lesson plans and schemes of work to developing interactive teaching materials, you’ll ensure everything is tailored to support diverse learners and meets curriculum and awarding body standards.

Supporting our learners will be at the heart of what you do. You’ll guide them through assessments, provide clear and constructive feedback, and help them build the confidence and skills to succeed. You’ll also take part in verifying and certifying work where required.

Working closely with your Course Leader and your teaching colleagues, you’ll help shape a curriculum that stays in step with industry needs. You’ll use a range of assessment strategies to monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and contribute to regular reviews that drive quality and improvement.

This is a great opportunity to inspire the next generation of engineers by sharing your industry expertise in a supportive, forward-thinking teaching environment. Whether you’re an experienced lecturer or new to teaching, you’ll shape the curriculum, grow professionally, and make a real impact.

About You

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable engineer with expertise across a range of disciplines—including CAD, manufacturing processes, engineering science, electrical and electronic principles, electronics, mechanical engineering, and project management.

You’ll have a solid grounding in both theory and hands-on practice, with the confidence to teach across Levels 1 to 5. Your up-to-date industry knowledge and familiarity with modern engineering tools will help bring the subject to life, delivering engaging, practical lessons that excite and inspire learners.

You’ll be skilled at adapting your teaching style to suit different learning needs, creating an inclusive and supportive classroom where every student can succeed. Your experience with engineering projects—both developing and supervising—will help our students build problem-solving skills, creativity, and real-world know-how.

If you’re passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers and eager to share your experience, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll be helping our students connect academic learning with industry practice, setting them up for success and inspiring them to achieve their full potential.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity. You do not need to hold a teaching qualification to apply—we’re happy to support you in gaining this as part of your role.

Required

• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards PGCE if not already Level 5)
• Level 5 in Engineering (or equivalent)
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2)
• Relevant engineering industry experience

Reasons to join us

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose – We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff

The Barnsley College Advantage

When you join us, you can expect to benefit from “The Barnsley College Advantage”. This is the advantage of:

• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 22nd April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

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.