At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging Engineering lessons and support students in their learning journey.
- Company: Join Blackpool and The Fylde College, a values-led community focused on excellence.
- Benefits: Generous leave, professional development, flexible working, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Great Place To Work Certified with extensive career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Inspire the next generation while advancing your own career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Aerospace background or strong CAD CAM skills preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40415 - 40415 £ per year.
Blackpool and The Fylde College are seeking a full-time Lecturer in Engineering to deliver across the Engineering provision, supporting both FE and HE programmes. Candidates with an Aerospace background and/or strong CAD CAM skills are particularly encouraged to apply, bringing industry relevant expertise to enhance student learning and curriculum delivery.
What We Offer
- Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period
- Professional development and funded training opportunities
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
At B&FC, you’ll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles – Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation.
How we support you
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.
Please note that a full application must be submitted in order to apply for this role, as CVs alone cannot be accepted.
Rewards and Benefits
- Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 8.1% employer contribution
- Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC investing circa £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
- Agile working opportunities
- Internal Coaching Service
- Enhanced Family-friendly policies
- Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
- Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Occupational Health
- FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
- FREE eye tests
- Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
- FREE healthy breakfast
- Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
- Health and beauty salon
- Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
- Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
- FREE car parking
- Car lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Our Safeguarding Responsibilities
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK.
The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the Disclosure Calculator.
For further information on DBS, please click here. If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please visit our website.
Up to £40,415 including market rate supplement payment
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Ashfield Road
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY2 0HB
Lecturer employer: Blackpool and The Fylde College
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we pride ourselves on being a leading further education institution that champions opportunity and community growth. As an employer, we offer a supportive work culture with a strong commitment to professional development, generous benefits including enhanced leave and a competitive pension scheme, and a focus on employee wellbeing. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community where you can make a meaningful impact on students' lives while advancing your own career in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
Contact Details:
Blackpool and The Fylde College Recruitment Team
