Lecturer - General Engineering

Full Time | Fixed Term | £37,500 Per Annum

Who we are

Winner of the Best Place to Work at the Tech South West Awards 2025, City College Plymouth offers a culture the College is proud of. Our core values of Respect, Ownership and Integrity help create an environment that supports a passion for teaching and learning. These values guide our work as we enrich our community through knowledge, experience and skills so every student can achieve their best.

As one of the country’s largest providers of quality education and training, City College Plymouth is entering a period of transition to enable us to propel education into the future. We take pride in offering a learning environment and organisational culture that contribute positively to the health, wellbeing and sustainability of our community and enable all our students and staff to achieve their full potential.

The Role

We are seeking an inspiring and knowledgeable Lecturer in Engineering to join our expanding DEC teaching team. This role is essential in supporting the College's growing engineering provision, delivering high-quality classroom and workshop learning to full-time students and apprentices.With student numbers increasing and curriculum demand widening, this post ensures we have the capacity, flexibility and resilience needed to deliver a consistent, high-quality learner experience across the academic year.We welcome applicants with experience in mechanical, electrical, design, manufacturing or multi-discipline engineering. This role also enhances our ability to provide cover for staff absence, ensuring continuity for learners and stability across the curriculum team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that bring engineering principles and practical skills to life.
• Teach across a variety of programmes, including full-time study programmes and apprenticeship pathways.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, assessment and attendance.
• Develop high-quality teaching materials aligned to industry standards and emerging engineering technologies.
• Support learners in both theory and practical workshop environments, ensuring safety and industry relevance.
• Collaborate effectively with curriculum area managers, colleagues and employer partners to ensure smooth curriculum delivery.
• Provide cover when required to maintain consistency of teaching and avoid disruption to students' learning.