Join Lincoln College – Where You, Your Career and Salary Thrive!
Are you passionate about teaching and looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career? Lincoln College offers an excellent environment for educators, with competitive starting salaries, outstanding support for professional development, and the numerous benefits of teaching in Further Education.
Why Choose Lincoln College?
At Lincoln College, we value the hard work and dedication of our teaching staff. That's why we offer a starting salary of £32,257 (pro rata per annum), which is higher than the standard starting salary for teachers, typically around £31,650.
Job title
Lecturer in Automotive Engineering (Part Time & Temporary)
Job reference
LC0150P
Date posted
24/04/2025
Application closing date
08/05/2025
Proposed Interview Date
W/C 19 May 2025
Location
Lincoln College
Salary
Lecturer Scale 1 - 4 i.e. £32,257 - £38,523 pro rata per annum (plus £4,000 Golden Hello payment)
This role may also be eligible for the Taking Teaching Further (TTF) programme which supports us to provide early career support to those with relevant knowledge and industry experience to retrain as FE teachers. Please check your eligibility using this link: Taking Teaching Further programme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
You may also be eligible to claim a Targeted Retention Incentive Payment of up to £6,000. Eligible applicants will be able to claim for the academic year 2025 to 2026 from autumn 2025. Please check your eligibility using this link: Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK
Contractual hours
29.6 hours per week and temporary until the return of the postholder
We're looking for a Lecturer in Automotive Engineering to deliver high-quality teaching and assessment for FE, apprenticeship, and full-cost Automotive Engineering programmes.
The role emphasises fostering an inclusive learning environment, maintaining professional standards, and contributing to curriculum development. Additionally, the Lecturer ensures student success through effective teaching strategies, critical self-reflection, and ongoing professional development while safeguarding student welfare.
Please view the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this exciting opportunity currently available.
The Benefits of Teaching in Further Education
Teaching in Further Education (FE) offers a unique and rewarding experience. Here’s what you can expect:
- Impactful Work: You'll help shape the future of young adults and adults, empowering them with skills that will transform their lives and careers.
- Career Progression: The FE sector offers incredible opportunities for career growth. From teaching to leadership positions, there are many avenues to progress and develop your professional skills.
- Work-Life Balance: Teaching in FE allows for greater flexibility, offering you a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
- Job Security and Stability: The FE sector provides long-term career stability, with growing demand for skilled educators in diverse subjects.
- Ongoing Professional Development: With access to training and development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to continually enhance your expertise and advance your career.
What We Offer:
- Higher Starting Salary: Start your career with a salary of £32,257 (pro rata per annum), higher than the typical teacher starting pay of £31,650.
- Supportive Environment: Join a team that values your expertise and supports your growth through continuous professional development.
- Exciting Opportunities: With diverse teaching roles and career growth opportunities, Lincoln College is the perfect place to develop your skills and make a lasting impact.
Our employees have access to our comprehensive reward and recognition programme from day 1. As a Lincoln College Group employee, you will have access to:
- Holiday entitlement of up to 55 days (including bank holidays and closure days) (pro-rata if part time)
- Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - Your employer contributes the equivalent of 28.68% of your pay towards the cost of the benefits provided. Find out what benefits the Teacher Pension Scheme Provides: Scheme benefits (teacherspensions.co.uk)
- The ability to achieve a LAT Excellence Pay increment, currently £39,684 (subject to eligibility criteria) (pro-rata if part time)
- A dedicated calendar of wellbeing events – Find out more here
- Perks via our You Matter platform - Perks of the job : Lincoln College
- Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities
- A relaxed dress code on Fridays and during non-term time
- Access to Perkbox - Global Employee Benefits and Rewards Platform.
- A Golden Hello payment of £2,000 upon appointment of the successful candidate and a one-off payment of £2,000 upon successful completion of probationary period
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Now!
If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of learners while enjoying the many benefits of teaching in Further Education, apply today and take the next step in your teaching career at Lincoln College!
Please ensure to upload/complete your Personal Statement and not a CV.
How to apply: Click the 'Apply Now' button and log in to our Jobs Portal.
To learn more about current opportunities and how to apply, visit Lincoln College Careers.
Contact Us: Please contact us if you require any further information regarding this vacancy or our recruitment process – hrrecruitment@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Connect with Us: Samantha Crosby (People Services Assistant – Recruitment) /Aimee Bruten (People Services Assistant - Recruitment)
Lincoln College is committed to the safeguarding of its learners and believes that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is every employee’s responsibility. Further information can be found via the following link -www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/jobs/safer-recruitment/
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for similar positions.
