Lecturer in Engineering (HE/FE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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• University and Professional Development Centre (WSC), Bury St Edmunds
• 0.4 FTE – Permanent

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Salary

£29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

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Actual salary

£11,833 - £16,785 per annum

Eastern Education Group is seeking a highly motivated Lecturer in Engineering with expertise in electrical and/or mechanical engineering to join our established teaching team. The role involves teaching and assessing Higher Education Engineering up to degree level, alongside related programmes such as Level 3 Apprenticeships, HNC and HND courses. You will deliver high-quality, industry-relevant teaching that promotes student engagement and equips learners with the advanced knowledge and practical skills required for progression within the engineering and manufacturing sector.

You will play a key role in supporting both higher and further education learners, including apprentices, through effective teaching, assessment and academic guidance. You will also develop and enhance existing and new course programmes, taking responsibility for specific curriculum areas as appropriate, while ensuring high standards of curriculum delivery, assessment practice and learner outcomes. The ability to contextualise learning to current industry expectations and standards is essential.

The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications and bring current industry experience within electrical and/or mechanical engineering/manufacturing. Whilst teaching experience is advantageous, we also welcome applicants with the capability and commitment to transition into education, supported by appropriate training. Strong organisational, communication and learner support skills are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking engineering provision and support the development of future engineering professionals.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per annum+ Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time working)
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.