Lecturer in engineering drawings/cad

Job Description

Lecturer in Engineering Drawings / CAD

Location: FurnessSalary: Up to £37,000 per annumContract: PermanentHours: 37 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer in Engineering Drawings / CAD to join a growing engineering curriculum team in Barrow-in-Furness.

This role would suit either an experienced Engineering Lecturer or an industry professional with strong CAD and technical drawing experience who is looking to move into education. If you have a passion for developing future engineering talent and hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering alongside qualifications and practical experience in CAD/AutoCAD, we would love to hear from you.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, training and assessment across engineering drawing and computer-aided design programmes, equipping learners with the technical skills required for successful careers in modern engineering environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging and practical lessons in Engineering Drawings, CAD and AutoCAD.
• Teaching learners how to interpret and produce technical engineering drawings to industry standards.
• Planning and preparing learning materials, schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Assessing learner progress and providing timely, constructive feedback.
• Supporting learners to achieve their full potential and career aspirations.
• Maintaining accurate learner records in line with awarding body and organisational requirements.
• Embedding current industry practices, software and standards into teaching delivery.
• Supporting apprenticeship and employer engagement activities where required.
• Ensuring safe and effective use of engineering and IT-based learning environments.
• Contributing to quality improvement and curriculum development activities.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Qualifications and/or substantial industry experience in CAD and AutoCAD.
• Experience producing and interpreting engineering drawings within an engineering environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A passion for sharing your knowledge and supporting learner success.

A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential. Full support will be provided for industry candidates looking to transition into teaching and gain a recognised teaching qualification.

Benefits

• Salary up to £37,000 per annum.
• Generous annual leave entitlement for teaching staff.
• Teachers' Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Additional employee wellbeing and benefit schemes.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.