Salary:£26,045 - £28,845 per annum, plus a market supplement for the successful candidate.
Contract Type: Full time, permanent. 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Location: Paignton, Devon
Turn your engineering exerience into the next generation of Engineers!
Are you an experienced Engineer looking for a new challenge where you can use your industry expertise to develop the next generation of engineers?
South Devon College is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Engineering professional to join our growing Engineering team. Whether you have previous teaching experience or are looking to move into education for the first time, this is an exciting opportunity to share your skills, inspire future talent, and support learners as they prepare for careers in industry.
Our Engineering provision is part of a fast-growing Technology area, and you will be based within our well-equipped, industry-standard workshops and specialist facilities in the Hi-tech & Digital Centre. Full support will be provided for those wishing to gain a teaching qualification while in post.
As an Engineering Trainer Facilitator, you will:
- Deliver engaging practical and theory-based learning to students studying Engineering programmes.
- Use your industry knowledge to bring engineering concepts to life and help learners develop skills that employers value.
- Work closely with colleagues to plan and coordinate workshop activities, projects and learning programmes.
- Prepare teaching and learning materials that support a range of learning styles and abilities.
- Monitor learner progress and provide guidance to help students achieve their goals.
- Contribute to the continuous development of Engineering programmes, resources and curriculum content.
You will have:
- A Level 3 qualification (or above) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Relevant, recent industry experience within Electrical Engineering.
- A passion for sharing your knowledge and helping others develop their skills.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent.
You do not need to be a qualified teacher to apply. If you have the right industry experience and enthusiasm to support learners, we will provide guidance and support to help you gain a recognised teaching qualification within an agreed timescale.
At South Devon College, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference by shaping the future workforce while continuing your own professional development. As an Investors in People Platinum employer, we are committed to supporting our staff to thrive, develop and succeed in their careers.
At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.
In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 27 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.
We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.
Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:
- 27 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday
days;
- 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
- 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served;
- Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
- Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
- Teacher’s Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%;
- Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
- Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
- Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
- On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
- Employee Assistance Programmes;
- Access to Blue Light Card membership;
- Discounted travel schemes.
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 20th September 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.
Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.
This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.
Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
