Lecturer in Engineering in Stafford

Salary: £32,136 - £42,848 per annum

Benefits:

• Up to £5,000 golden hello payment
• Up to £12,288 Employer Pension contributions
• 52 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice)
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Health-related benefits including a subsidised Health Scheme
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget)
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff
• Free Parking
• On site restaurant and FREE early morning tea/coffee and toast

Location: Stafford College

Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners’ ‘teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive’ and ‘teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive’. In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual to teach within the Engineering curriculum, that uses innovative and dynamic methods to secure learner success, develops high aspirations and support positive progression. To teach on a range of full-time, part-time and apprenticeship programmes at Level 3-5 in general Engineering and automotive engineering/motorsports.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• To deliver lively and interactive teaching, learning and assessment to an outstanding standard on a range of programmes as appropriate.
• To secure outstanding success for all learners and ensure targets for recruitment, retention, achievement and success, attendance and progression are met.
• Engage in core duties including preparation, marking, monitoring student progress, preparing reports, setting and marking of examination papers, developing and preparing flexible learning materials.

Required Skills And Experience

• Has a relevant degree in Engineering and equivalent higher technical expertise in this field.
• Is experienced in a core field of Engineering such as but not limited to: Design and Development, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Motorsports Engineering.
• Has or is willing to study for a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent).
• Has industry experience, with current knowledge and the ability to deliver to industry standard.
• Is well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.

The closing date for completed applications is 19th August 2026. This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.