Lecturer in Ormskirk

Blackpool and The Fylde College is a leading further education institution and exempt charity with over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, driving social mobility, inclusion and success.

Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lectures, seminars and tutorials across the Engineering provision.
• Support both FE and HE programmes through teaching, assessment and pastoral care.
• Contribute to curriculum development and evaluation.
• Engage with industry partners to enhance learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional experience in Aerospace or strong CAD/CAM skills a plus.
• Teaching experience within further or higher education preferred.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

What We Offer

• Generous annual leave plus 5 additional gifted days to be taken during the Christmas closure period.
• An excellent pension scheme.
• Professional development and funded training opportunities.
• Flexible working options and family‑friendly policies.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives.

Benefits

• Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full‑time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Competitive pension scheme – Teachers’ Pension Scheme (28.68% employer contribution) and Local Government Pension Scheme (8.1% employer contribution).
• Extensive professional development opportunities – the college invests around £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications.
• Agile working opportunities and internal coaching service.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies.
• Extensive wellbeing provision, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, free flu vouchers, free eye tests, a dedicated wellbeing hub, free healthy breakfast, sports facilities, gym, discounted memberships, health and beauty salon and guided campus walks.
• On‑site food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates.
• Free car parking and a car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On‑site kids’ sports camp (8 am–5 pm) during selected half‑term breaks.

Safeguarding

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.

Legal and Administrative

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.

Further information on DBS: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-guidance-2023