Lecturer in Engineering Manufacturing

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

We are seeking a Lecturer in Engineering Manufacturing to join our team. In this role you will, deliver and assess practical Engineering and Manufacturing programmes, supported by high-quality theoretical teaching, across Levels 1–3 and apprenticeship provision. You will also contribute to course leadership and play an active role in the ongoing development and improvement of the curriculum within the department.

Job title: Lecturer in Engineering Manufacturing

Full time, permanent

About the role:

• Deliver and assess engaging practical and theoretical Engineering sessions across Levels 1–3 for full-time students and apprentices.
• Plan and deliver teaching and learning activities that meet the needs of individual learners, maintaining accurate attendance records and high standards of behaviour.
• Set, mark, and track coursework and assessments, ensuring timely and accurate record-keeping.
• Support students’ academic progress and wellbeing, contributing to reports and progress reviews, and making referrals to specialist services where appropriate.
• Maintain high expectations of learner performance, commitment, and conduct, taking action to uphold standards.
• Contribute to programme teams, committees, and curriculum development, helping to maintain and enhance course quality.
• Promote programmes through open evenings, careers events, school visits, and other marketing activities.
• Continuously evaluate and improve teaching and learning through engagement with quality assurance, observation, and professional development activities.

Essential Experience:

• Industrial experience within the engineering manufacturing sector.

Essential Qualifications:

• Level 3 or above professional Engineering qualification.
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above.

Why join us?

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.