Lecturer in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) (EL227)

We are seeking a Lecturer in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical) to join our team at our Ellesmere Port Campus. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative and inspiring Lecturer to provide learners with an outstanding learning experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lecturer on a range of Engineering Courses (Mechanical/Electrical)
Assess learners against identified frameworks
Keep accurate records for learners' progress in College and the workplace

Key Person Specification Requirements

Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)
Assessor Qualification (TAQA/A1 or equivalent) or commitment to work towards it
Verifier Award or commitment to work towards it
Proven experience in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing)
Teacher trained (PGCE, DTLLS or CertEd) or willingness to work towards it
Proven experience in the Engineering industry
Experience of CNC
Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment
Up-to-date occupational experience
Enhanced DBS check

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) and from current industry practitioners who do not have a teaching qualification. Anyone joining the College will be part of a Lecturer Development Programme which provides staff with a range of support and training based on previous experience and individual need. The programme will offer a range of support and development opportunities, including inductions related to all College systems and processes, an assigned curriculum mentor and regular 1 2 1 support from the Quality team. Industry experts who do not currently hold a teaching qualification will be supported through our 'Introduction to Teaching at Cheshire College South & West 12 week programme.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

Apply by 11.59pm on 3 June 2026.

The selection process will take place on 11 June 2026.

Benefits

Access to world class facilities
Access to new qualifications to support your career in education such as short online courses in the following areas: Equality and Diversity, Information, Advice and Guidance, Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent, Principles of Customer Service
Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
Competitive salary
Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
Up to 51 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, Christmas closure and a dedicated Wellbeing Day
Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
Employee benefit platform
Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
Free onsite parking
Employee Referral Scheme
Staff Awards

Ellesmere Port Campus

Construction & Engineering Centre (Refurbished Summer 2022)
Award-winning restaurant, Academy West (Refurbished Summer 2023)
Mock aircraft cabin
Fitness gym
Hair, beauty and barbering salons (Refurbished Summer 2023)
Professional theatre

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.

Lecturer in Engineering

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom

CH65 7BF

£28,997 to £43,748 per year

Permanent - Full-time

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