Engineering Trainer – Mechanical / Electrical (Full Training Provided)

Gloucester

£37,495 – £45,462 + Fully Funded Teacher Training + Teachers' Pension + 38 Days Holiday + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineer looking to move into education?

Do you want to step away from industry and into a rewarding role where you can inspire the next generation of engineers while enjoying excellent benefits, career progression, and outstanding work-life balance?

Join a highly regarded College with modern workshops, laboratories, and a strong reputation for supporting both staff and learners. With experienced Engineering teams, excellent facilities, and a commitment to developing industry professionals into successful educators, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a long-term career in education.

As an Engineering Lecturer, you'll teach Mechanical and Electrical / Electronic Engineering units across a range of qualifications from Level 2 through to Level 6. You'll work with both full-time learners and apprentices, delivering engaging practical and theory-based sessions across awarding bodies including Pearson, City & Guilds, and EAL.

The ideal candidate will have current Engineering knowledge and hold an HND or Degree in a relevant Engineering-based subject. Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or related Engineering backgrounds will all be considered. Previous teaching experience is desirable but not essential, as the College can support the right candidate through teaching qualifications, including Level 3 and Level 5 routes where appropriate.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Engineering professional to transition into education, gain teaching qualifications, and make a lasting impact on the next generation of engineers.

The role:

• Teach Mechanical and Electrical / Electronic Engineering units.
• Deliver across qualifications from Level 2 to Level 6.
• Work with both full-time learners and apprentices.
• Deliver programmes across Pearson, City & Guilds, and EAL awarding bodies.
• Plan and deliver engaging teaching sessions.
• Mark, assess, and provide constructive feedback to learners.
• Support learner progress, retention, achievement, attendance, and progression.
• Contribute to wider College activity including open days, employer engagement, and department promotion.
• Fully funded teacher training available, including Level 3 and Level 5 routes where appropriate.
• Excellent package including Teachers' Pension, 38 days annual leave, Christmas closure, and £4,000 scarce skills joining bonus.

The person:

• HND or Degree in a relevant Engineering-based subject.
• Current and appropriate Engineering knowledge.
• Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or related Engineering background.
• Minimum GCSE grade C / Level 2 equivalent in English and Maths.
• Teaching qualification desirable but not essential.
• Assessor award desirable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire learners.
• Confident managing learners and supporting positive behaviour.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willing to complete safeguarding, equality and diversity, DBS, and any other required College training.

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.