Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Based at the Welwyn Garden City Campus Full Time 37 hours per week (£28,741 – (49,920) per annum – Depending on skills and experience with up to market supplement of up to £5,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands for a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to provide high-quality teaching and training to students across a variety of engineering qualifications. The Oaklands Education Group is a vibrant and diverse learning-centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is more than just a College and is well-positioned to be internationally known, nationally recognised, regionally relevant, and locally significant. Oaklands College has a proud heritage of providing responsive, transformational education. We opened our doors to men and women in 1921. We have provided our students with the knowledge and skills to achieve their individual ambitions and make a valuable contribution to their communities. The College is developing in a transformational way, and we are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to play a vital role in our journey. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to join our team and play a crucial role in delivering engaging and industry-relevant teaching across a range of qualifications. In this position, you will: * Deliver high-quality lessons across Level 2, Level 3 BTEC, T Levels, Apprenticeships, and HNC/D in subjects like CAD, Engineering Design, Engineering Projects, and Mechanical Principles. * Support students’ learning and progression through innovative and effective teaching methods and assessments. * Work closely with colleagues and industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance and employability for students. You will also be responsible for: * Planning and developing schemes of work in line with curriculum requirements and student needs. * Maintaining and updating student records and ensuring their academic progress and success. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a proactive and student-centred approach, and experience in delivering engineering qualifications at various levels. You should also have: * Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple teaching responsibilities. * Proficiency in engineering software (such as CAD) and a commitment to staying updated with industry standards. * A teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one, along with recent experience in the mechanical engineering industry or a related sector. Previous experience in delivering BTEC, T Levels, HNC/D, or apprenticeships is desirable, along with a commitment to providing a high-quality student experience. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy, and valued. That’s why we’ve developed a benefits package with you in mind. We have fantastic benefits like a free on-site gym in St Albans, private healthcare options, a cycle-to-work scheme, and financial wellbeing support. We take care of what’s important to you. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it’s a good idea to apply right away to ensure you’re considered for this role. Oaklands is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people. WHAT WE OFFER: * Generous Salary * Automatic entry into the Teachers pension scheme * Generous annual leave of 42 days – Christmas holidays additional! * A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn. * Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching. * Free onsite parking * Subsided onsite restaurant. * A cycle scheme and discounted gym membership * Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students. This position qualifies for Department for Education (DfE) targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers, which is an additional £6000 tax free lump sum annual payment from government for new FE teachers who are within their first 5 years of teaching in Engineering. Safeguarding Statement: Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding checks