Lecturer in Marine Engineering
Job Type Permanent Curriculum / Service Area Maritime Campus / Location Fleetwood Nautical Hours per week 37 Part-Year? No Post scale Lecturer 1 Post Scale Range (FTE) Up to £38, including scarcity Closing Date 16/07/ Documents
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The Role:
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is excited to welcome an experienced and passionate Lecturer in Marine Engineering to join our team at Fleetwood Nautical College. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the next generation of maritime professionals and contribute to a forward-thinking academic community.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
As a Lecturer in Marine Engineering, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality learning experiences to students across apprenticeships, Further Education (FE), Higher Education (HE), and commercial courses. Key responsibilities include:
2. Delivering engaging, practical, and theoretical training in Marine Engineering.
3. Designing and delivering inclusive teaching, learning, and assessment strategies.
4. Supporting student progress through effective monitoring, feedback, and digital platforms (e.g., e-portfolios, Canvas).
5. Assisting with student recruitment activities such as Open Days and outreach events.
6. Maintaining a commitment to health and safety practices, ensuring a safe learning environment.
7. Engaging in research, scholarship, and professional practice to enhance learning.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in Naval Architecture and Ship Stability at Levels 4 and 5. This includes delivering lectures, leading practical sessions, and providing guidance to students in these specialised subjects. Additionally, they will be involved in course development, assessment, and supporting students' academic growth throughout their studies.
About the Maritime Team:
Our Maritime team at B&FC is dedicated to excellence in maritime training and professional development. We provide a dynamic and supportive environment, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required to excel in the marine engineering sector.
Why Join Us?
At B&FC, you’ll be part of an innovative and committed team passionate about education and maritime advancement. This role offers the unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of marine engineers while supporting your own professional development in a supportive academic setting.
Interested? Apply Early!
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in marine engineering education, apply today!
If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Biju Mathew at for further information.
This position attracts a competitive salary plus a potential non-contractual scarcity payment (T&Cs Apply). Please discuss at interview stage.
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
8. Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
9. Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
10. Competitive pension scheme:
11. Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
12. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
13. Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
14. Agile working opportunities
15. Enhanced Family friendly policies
16. Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
17. Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, days a year
18. Occupational Health
19. FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
20. FREE eye tests
21. Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
22. FREE healthy breakfast
23. Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
24. Health and beauty salon
25. Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
26. Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
27. FREE car parking
28. Car lease scheme
29. Cycle to work scheme
30. Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process
B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order ( and ) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’.