Main Grade Lecturer - Aviation Engineering in London

Do you have a background in aviation or engineering and a desire to pass that expertise on to the next generation? Are you looking for a role where your industry knowledge and practical experience make a genuine difference every day? If so, we would love to hear from you.

As our new Aviation Engineering Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across aviation and engineering programmes at our Southgate campus, helping learners at a range of levels build the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours they need to succeed in this exciting sector. You will plan and deliver engaging, inclusive sessions aligned to awarding body requirements, support learners through assessment and tracking, and contribute to curriculum development and employer-linked activity. Whether you are in the workshop, the classroom or working with an industry partner, you will be helping learners take real steps towards a career in aviation and engineering.

About Barnet and Southgate College: We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities. We are an ambitious, forward-thinking further education college in North London, proud to serve diverse communities across Barnet, Southgate and beyond. Our 2030 Vision is bold: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence. Our Engineering provision is built on strong subject expertise, effective employer engagement and a commitment to giving learners access to industry-relevant learning. You will be joining a team that values professional knowledge, encourages curriculum innovation and gives you the scope to make a real contribution beyond the classroom.

What You'll Be Doing: Here is a flavour of what you will be getting involved in:

• Inspiring teaching: Deliver high-quality, inclusive Aviation Engineering sessions across a range of levels and abilities, combining strong subject knowledge with engaging, practical pedagogy.
• Learner success: Monitor and track learner progress, provide meaningful feedback and support students to achieve their qualifications and progress into employment or further study.
• Pastoral support: Act as Personal Tutor and/or Course Manager, monitoring attendance, liaising with parents, guardians and support agencies, and supporting learner wellbeing.
• Planning and preparation: Prepare effective schemes of work, lesson plans and assessments that are flexible, inclusive and embed English, Maths and functional skills.
• Assessment and quality: Contribute to internal verification, quality assurance processes and compliance with awarding body requirements, including preparation for external inspection.
• Industry links: Support the development of work placement opportunities and contribute to employer-engaged learning and enrichment activity.
• College community: Participate in recruitment, enrolment, parents evenings, marketing events and other college-wide activities.

What You'll Bring: We are looking for someone who combines deep technical knowledge with a commitment to inclusive, high-quality teaching.

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in an Aviation Engineering discipline.
• A teaching qualification (e.g. CertEd or equivalent), or commitment to achieving one within 2 years of appointment, supported through College Staff Development.
• Experience teaching or training learners in an engineering or aviation-related subject.
• Experience of planning, delivering and assessing learning programmes.
• Experience supporting learners across a range of levels and abilities, including those with additional learning needs.
• Strong subject knowledge in aviation engineering.
• Good classroom management and learner engagement skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

• A recognised industry or professional aviation qualification.
• An assessor and/or Internal Verifier qualification.
• Industry experience within the aviation or engineering sectors.
• Experience of quality assurance, internal verification or inspection preparation.
• Experience teaching across Levels 1 to 5.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of work placement or employer-engaged learning.
• Experience embedding English, Maths and functional skills into vocational delivery.

Potential Interview Dates: Week commencing 22nd June 2026.

The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for our academic staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of.

• Taking Teaching Further (National initiative): An early career support package would be available for eligible successful candidates to support new Teachers in all T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English and SEND subjects.
• Targeted Retention payments for FE Teachers: Targeted retention payments are available for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects.
• Annual Season Ticket Loans: We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops.
• Employee Support Helpline: The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Eye Tests for DSE Users: The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly.
• Flu vouchers: We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher.
• Gym Facilities: Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff.
• Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments: A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus.
• High Street Discounts: Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff.