Overview
Are you the right candidate for this opportunity? Are you an experienced industry professional looking for a new challenge and career change? Have you considered teaching, and passing on your skills to the next generation? We have a vacancy in our Construction & Engineering team working in our state-of-the-art Construction Centre at Lancaster & Morecambe College. Applications are welcomed from qualified industry professionals with up-to-date experience in the relevant trade or industry who do not yet hold a teaching qualification. We expect you to have a keen interest in the development of young people entering the profession and to demonstrate strong communication skills and teaching potential. This is a unique opportunity for you to transition to a dual professional teaching role at the College. We will support your comprehensive on-the-job training programme, including initial teacher training qualification; individual support and mentoring; and, if required, a reduced teaching workload in the first year.
Responsibilities
Include delivering classroom-based teaching and learning to support the development of students in Civil Engineering; contributing to curriculum development; engaging with learners and safeguarding practices in line with College policy.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience in construction or civil engineering in an industry setting; up-to-date knowledge of relevant trades; strong communication and mentoring abilities; willingness to undertake initial teacher training and qualification.
Benefits
* Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (employer contribution 28.68%);
* Generous leave entitlement (37 days, plus Bank Holidays and College Closure Days);
* Cycle to Work scheme;
* Opportunities for continuing professional development;
* Strong staff support services;
* Free staff parking and EV charging facilities;
* Workwear PPE and tools provided.
Additional Details
Lancaster and Morecambe College are a thriving FE College and proudly serve our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, we are the community’s provider of technical, professional and creative education. All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our safeguarding policy. Specific safeguarding duties applicable to this post are outlined in the job description.
Closing date: Wednesday, 6th May 2026
Our reference: SE4143
Vacancy: Lecturer in Civil Engineering
Location: Lancaster
Salary: Up to £42,969 per annum (including Shortage Skills Allowance)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Lancaster and Morecambe College
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