For more than 70 years we have been working with companies like yours to develop the nation’s engineering and technology specialists, helping to close the skills gap within your industry. You will have ready access to a talent pool of engineering students who have studied full-time with us and are keen to take up an apprenticeship to progress within their chosen field. Our multimillion pound Centre of Excellence in Engineering based at the Pagefield Centre in Wigan is fully equipped with the latest engineering industry standard equipment and facilities. We offer flexible bespoke training programmes to meet your business needs with innovative teaching and learning that supports the nation’s and your business’s future economic growth. As the largest college provider of apprenticeships in Greater Manchester we work with more than 1,500 employers and 2,000 apprentices. We support our engineering apprentices and their employers throughout the journey from Levels 3 through to higher or degree Level 6. We also enjoy strong links with professional bodies including the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Two Engineering degrees (awarded by University of Central Lancashire) are accredited by the IET on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer, and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. The College is the only one of its type in Greater Manchester to gain the award
The ideal candidate will have experience in CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor or Fusion), engineering design and a strong understanding of engineering mathematics. You must be proficient at planning and managing your own diary and possess excellent communication and IT skills to effectively liaise with learners.
The College reserves the right to interview for this post should suitable candidates be received prior to the closing date. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will undergo comprehensive checks, including references, health verification, right‑to‑work confirmation, an enhanced DBS check and a barred‑list check, undertaken by Protocol National Ltd/Esafeguarding Ltd.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed and inspirational colleagues. Working in a dynamic, values‑led organisation, this role is for those who are passionate about development and innovation, within a lively college community.
We offer a range of benefits, including health and wellbeing support, flexible working, discounts on travel, parking and gym memberships through our Benefits Platform, a Green Car Scheme, personal development opportunities and attractive pension schemes. We are seeking a suitably qualified Lecturer, with a relevant teaching qualification or the willingness to obtain one, to join the Mechanical Engineering Department.
Attention all eligible FE teachers! You may be eligible to claim a levelling‑up premium payment for teaching courses in building and construction, chemistry, computing, early years, engineering and manufacturing, maths, and physics. The premium ranges from £2,000 to £6,000 depending on your provider and teaching hours. If you are in your first five years of FE teaching and spend at least half of your hours teaching eligible level‑3 or below courses, you may qualify. Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your career.