Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Lecturer

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. Location: West Cumbria Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum Contract: Full Time | Permanent Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineering Maintenance professional ready to take the next step in your career? A well-established college in West Cumbria is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join their team as a Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Lecturer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to move into teaching-no prior teaching experience is required. If you have industry knowledge and a desire to inspire the next generation of engineers, full teacher training and qualifications will be provided. The Role: You will deliver engaging and practical learning to a diverse group of students, including full-time learners and apprentices. Teaching will take place across both workshop environments and classroom-based theory sessions, helping students develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the engineering sector. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality teaching in mechanical engineering maintenance

Support and assess students across practical and theoretical learning

Contribute to curriculum development and student progression

Provide guidance and mentorship to learners at various stages of their training

Requirements: Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering Maintenance (or equivalent)

Relevant industry experience in mechanical engineering

A passion for developing others and sharing knowledge

Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification (fully funded)

Benefits: Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Fully funded teaching qualifications

Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you're ready to transition from industry into a rewarding teaching career, this is your chance to make a real impact while continuing to grow professionally. Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited. Because education matters. xehkeey Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.