Mechanical Engineering Lecturer
Location: John Ruskin College – Croydon, East Surrey College – Redhill.
Salary: £31,990 – £41,718 (subject to qualifications, skills, and experience).
Job Type: Teaching
Job Category: Engineering
Employment Basis: Established (salaried)
Hours: Full Time (37 hours a week)
Closing Date: 26/05/2026
Overview
We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to join our busy and professional Engineering department. You will deliver teaching across our BTEC and new T Level qualifications to both HE and FE students.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with the Director of Learning, Programme Manager and the Engineering team.
* Deliver specific units across BTEC & T Level programmes.
* Write associated assignments in line with awarding body requirements.
* Develop programme and associated course materials.
* Provide tutorial/pastoral support for your tutor group.
* Promote attendance, participate in team meetings and support quality processes.
Qualifications
* A teaching qualification.
* A degree within Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (Level 5 qualification may be considered).
* Significant engineering industry experience.
* Previous teaching experience including delivery of BTEC and/or EAL qualifications.
* Experience of quality assurance.
* Experience of practical engineering (machining) is an advantage but not essential.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Choice of two excellent pension schemes.
* Brilliant holiday package.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Access to fully equipped gym, discounted in‑house spa and salon treatments.
Pre‑employment Checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, provide references, and evidence of all qualifications and awards before commencement of employment. Failure to provide required documentation may lead to offers being withdrawn.
EEO and Safeguarding Statement
Orbital South Colleges Group is committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both campus sites are smoke‑free zones. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
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