Engineering Lecturer for Higher Education - Part-time - Full teacher training & qualifications provided!

We are looking for somebody passionate about Engineering to join our UC Sheffield Higher Education team of dedicated teachers working together to unlock opportunities for budding Engineers all across Sheffield!

You will be teaching engineering in a fast-paced, exciting environment whilst also engaging with industry-leading development to take your career to the next level.  

Email your details to   or call 07468 364418  for a casual chat on what your route into education would look like!

The role of Higher Education Engineering Lecturer is ideal if you:

• Want a varied role where you are responsible for the delivery and management of our courses from Level 4, HNC
• Are an Engineering Lecturer or  an Engineer who’s looking to start a career in education on either a full or  part-time basis
• Would enjoy teaching engineering in a brand-new state-of-the-art facility , kitted out by world-renowned engineering company Haas
• Want to network with both regional and global companies in the sector through development days and other exciting projects to help keep our provision cutting-edge

Day-to-day you will be responsible for:

• Prepare for and deliver high-quality sessions to student groups within the Higher Education Engineering department, with clear intentions and well-defined outcomes
• Manage student progress and achievement through the modules you deliver and manage
• Evaluate students' work and provide timely, constructive feedback
• Participate in internal and external quality assurance processes
• Take part in activities relating to the recruitment of students (open evenings, interviews etc)
• Be an active member of staff teams, contributing to curriculum development, academic board meetings and course review
• Participate in personal development, working to develop your own professional knowledge and skill set

After your first year with us, success would look like:

• Built student skills to a high level in preparation for HE or industry
• You have successfully improved grades for your student cohort
• Embedded yourself as a key member of the team

We're open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will:

• Have high-level qualifications in an Engineering related field and relevant experience
• Hold a teaching qualification or  be willing to work towards within 12 months of starting (fully funded by us!)
• Be creative, enthusiastic, dynamic and forward-thinking with a conscientious and organised approach
• Work well as part of a team and be resilient, adaptable and enthusiastic with experience in engineering industry
• You are student-focused, building a supportive and creative environment for students to develop their practical skills
• Excellent communication skills and a restorative approach to classroom management
• You will promote excellence and continuously improve practice

We also offer outstanding pension, benefits & annual leave packages

Apply now if you're looking to join a healthy work culture made up of talented people who celebrate each other's success while embracing each other's differences.

Whether you want a hand with the application form or a friendly chat about what it's like to work with us, please don't hesitate to drop us an email or give us a call and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. Tel: 0114 260 2600 Ext: 2302 Email:

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you!

Next steps

Closing date: 07/01/24

Interview: ASAP

As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Also, as a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.

We are an employer who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures.

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The Sheffield College is all about people. Whether that is our 14,000 students, our staff (over 1,300 employees) or our partners, and we're thrilled that you are interested in becoming one of those people.

As an anchor institution in the city of Sheffield, we are focussed on achieving our vision of being a consistently great college by 2025.

Our people are our biggest asset here at The Sheffield College, and we make sure to invest in their professional development and success so that we can continue to achieve and deliver for our students, partners, and wider community. Offering multiple benefits and a willingness to explore flexible working to ensure that The College is the right fit for you.

We pride ourselves on a strong “can-do” culture and team spirit, regularly coming together to overcome challenges and to celebrate our achievements. No matter which team you find yourself in, you will be joining a fantastic body of staff whose commitment and dedication are driven by recognition of the vital role and positive impact that our further education college has on many people’s lives.