Lecturer and Programme Lead: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Mechanical)
Manufacturing Engineering
Location: Sunderland
PostType: Full Time
ContractType: Permanent
ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 17 June 2025
Reference: 0257-24-R8
About the College
Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post-16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students.
The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.
Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which we were graded as being Outstanding across all areas -Ofsted-Report-Outstanding
About you
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, qualified mechanical engineer with industry level skills, experience and expertise. Candidates should have an engineering qualification with a mechanical discipline focus. It would be desirable that the candidate would have the ability to deliver Mathematics and Engineering Science to level 5. We also welcome applications from newly qualified engineering graduates.
These appointments offer the opportunity for EITHER current teaching practitioners OR those currently in industry looking for a career change with an ambition to teach. For the latter, the college will support individuals regarding achievement of a teaching qualification within an appropriate timescale upon joining the college.
About the role
The Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering department is a strategic priority and key growth area within the college and the local area. Our delivery includes study programmes, adult and commercial provision and Higher Education at our City Campus in Sunderland.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative individual to engage with and inspire a new generation of engineers to support positive student experience, progress and destination. This appointment will offer the opportunity to play a key role in driving forward quality advanced manufacturing engineering provision reflective of the highest industry practice and standards.
What’s in it for you?
Join EPNE and you’ll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive and extensive benefits package.
* Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
* Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
* LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
* Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
* We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
* Extensive wellbeing support through a dedicated Wellbeing Adviser, and a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
* Free parking on most campuses.
As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.
Due to the nature of this post, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.
We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
If you are looking for a rewarding career with an organisation that is committed to making a difference, we invite you to apply for our open position. Join our team at Education Partnership North East and help us to transform lives through education. For an informal conversation about this role please email debra.bowman@sunderlandcollege.ac.uk
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