Overview
Job profile for Teacher - Engineering.
Location: Skills Academy - Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing and Logistics. Salary £35,785 leading to £41,507 per annum. Basis: Full time. Region: North. Date posted: 20/03/2026. Job reference: VV2061. Contractual hours: 37. Job category: Teaching.
Job details
Salary £35,785 leading to £41,507 per annum. Contractual hours: 37. Basis: Full time. Region: North. Package: Permanent. Date posted: 20/03/2026. Attachments: Candidate Pack_General_2025.pdf, Job Description - Teacher.pdf.
Job overview
At Gateshead College, we are passionate about transforming lives through education and equipping learners with the skills they need to thrive in industry. We are seeking an enthusiastic and industry-experienced Engineering Teacher (Electrical Bias) to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing department, delivering engaging and practical learning experiences that prepare students for real-world engineering careers.
About the Role
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning across engineering programmes, with a primary focus on electrical principles and applications. You will inspire and support learners to achieve their full potential, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on, industry-relevant skills.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a motivated and knowledgeable professional who brings both passion and practical experience to the classroom. The ideal candidate will have:
* A strong background in electrical engineering, including experience with installation, maintenance, fault-finding and testing of electrical systems
* A solid mechanical engineering understanding, such as working with mechanical systems, maintenance practices, and interpreting technical drawings
* Proven industry experience in an engineering environment, for example within advanced manufacturing, production, maintenance engineering, building services, or industrial settings
* Experience working with key equipment and systems such as motors, control panels, PLCs, wiring systems, and health & safety procedures
* An understanding of industry standards and regulations (e.g. electrical safety, compliance, risk assessments)
* The ability to translate real-world engineering practices into engaging learning experiences
If you are passionate about engineering and eager to share your knowledge to develop the next generation of skilled professionals, we would love to hear from you.
About Gateshead College
At Gateshead College we are famous for education with Employment Edge, industry-inspired education that combines high quality learning with real world skills. For teachers this means giving your students the knowledge and skills to be successful in work and life and supporting them to be the best they can be. You’ll get to bring your industry expertise into the classroom and will work hand in hand with businesses to create experiences your students will never forget.
In return we can offer a values-driven organisation and the chance to work with brilliant people who put students first. You’ll be listened to and will have opportunities to make an impact. We prioritise health and wellbeing and your work life balance will be respected. Our inclusive culture means you’re valued for being yourself and diversity is celebrated, and our commitment to being a sustainable organisation means we always try to do business the right way to make our community better for everyone. We’re committed to supporting your ongoing development which includes access to our Teacher Academy where you’ll be assigned a personal coach to help develop your practice.
At Gateshead College we all have the opportunity to help our learners succeed and it’s this clear purpose and shared effort that makes us such a great place to work; we hope you think about joining us.
Qualifications and additional information
Don’t have a teaching qualification? Don’t worry. If you can bring extensive industry experience and a passion for sharing your knowledge we’d love to hear from you. We’ll provide comprehensive training and cover the cost of your qualification while you gain valuable teaching experience. We understand the commitment involved and that’s why we offer paid time off the job to attend training. Additionally, you’ll be supported by one of our dedicated teaching staff throughout your journey, so you’ll have the guidance and mentorship needed to thrive in your new role.
Our Benefits:
* Generous holiday allowance 50 days plus Bank Holidays
* Mental health and wellbeing support, with 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme and counselling services
* Career average pension with the Teachers Pension Scheme
* Travel support including subsidised on-site parking, discounted public transport scheme and cycle to work scheme
* Retail and travel discounts
* Volunteering Days
Levelling Up Premium
Eligible further education teachers in their first five years of teaching can claim up to £6,000 after tax from 2nd March 2026 until 31st May 2026. They should have a teaching qualification; be working towards a teaching qualification; or intend to do so in the next 12 months. The premium will also be available over academic years starting 2025 and 2026 where teachers meet eligibility criteria. The premium covers those teaching specific STEM and technical courses in building and construction, computing (including digital and ICT), early years, engineering and manufacturing (including transport engineering and electronics), maths and physics. Check the full list of eligible FE courses to see if you can claim a payment. To find out more about the Levelling Up Premium, please click here.
Interviews will be held on 8th June 2026.
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