Lecturer - Engineering in Paignton

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details:

• Job reference: REQ003088
• Date posted: 28/04/2026
• Application closing date: 24/05/2026
• Location: Paignton, Devon
• Salary: £29,978.00 – £38,664.00 per annum
• Contractual hours: 37 hours per week
• Basis: Full time
• Job category/type: Academic

The Role:

• Deliver engaging, high‑quality teaching across engineering programmes
• Support learners academically and professionally, both in and out of the classroom
• Contribute to curriculum development aligned with current and emerging industry standards
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment

What We’re Looking For:

• A background in engineering, with relevant qualifications or industry experience
• A passion for education and developing future talent
• Commitment to high standards, inclusive practice, and continuous professional development
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)

What We Offer:

• A full‑time, stable role within a respected educational setting
• Strong focus on professional development and career progression
• Supportive leadership and a team‑focused culture
• The opportunity to combine technical expertise with meaningful educational impact

Benefits:

• 37 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days
• 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday)
• 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 28.68%
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme)
• On‑site Nursery (Mama Bears)
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Discounted travel schemes

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 24 May 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College. All staff and volunteers are required to share the College’s commitment to Safeguarding/Prevent and promote the welfare of students, including children and young people. The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).