HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering Lecturer
Location: West Cumbria
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum
Contract: Full Time | Permanent
Are you a qualified Mechanical Engineer looking to take your career in a new direction? A leading college in West Cumbria is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual to join their team as an HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering Lecturer.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone from industry or an academic background to move into teaching-no prior teaching experience is required. Full training and teaching qualifications will be provided to support your transition into education.
The Role:
You will deliver high-quality teaching to students studying Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes in Mechanical Engineering. Teaching will primarily take place in a classroom environment, supporting learners to develop advanced theoretical knowledge and practical understanding relevant to industry.
Key Responsibilities:
*Deliver engaging and informative lessons across HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering courses

*Support, assess, and guide students through their academic journey

*Prepare lesson materials and contribute to curriculum development

*Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback

Requirements:
*Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering (essential)

*A Mechanical Engineering degree (desirable)

*Strong subject knowledge and industry insight

*Passion for teaching and developing future engineers

*Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification (fully funded)

Benefits:
*Teachers’ Pension Scheme

*Generous annual leave entitlement

*Fully funded teaching qualifications

*Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities

*Supportive and forward-thinking working environment

If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of engineers and build a rewarding career in education, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn’t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
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Because education matters.
Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.