Job title: Lecturer in Electrical Maintenance Engineering
Department: TTE
Reporting to: Curriculum Team Leader
Salary: £29,565 – £43,562 per annum (Subject to progression criteria*)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Teaching Hours: 864 hours per annum
Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus statutory bank holidays
Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus
- Salary progression beyond Point 11 requires achievement and maintenance of QTLS/QTS. Progression beyond Point 14 requires achievement and maintenance of Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).
Job Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Lecturer in Electrical Maintenance Engineering to join our Engineering team. This role will involve delivering high-quality teaching and learning across a range of qualifications, including Pearson Level 3 BTECs and City & Guilds Level 3 T Levels, within both classroom and workshop environments.
You will play a key role in preparing learners with the technical skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours required for progression into employment, apprenticeships, or further study within the electrical and engineering sectors.
The proposed start date for this position is August 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and industry-relevant programmes of study tailored to learner needs
- Teach across classroom and workshop settings, creating a safe and effective learning environment
- Design and deliver assessment programmes in line with awarding body and college standards
- Use diagnostic assessment to identify learner strengths and areas for development, implementing timely interventions
- Maintain accurate records in line with college, awarding body, and funding requirements
- Participate in internal and external quality assurance processes, including awarding body verification visits
- Promote high standards of learner behaviour, attendance, and progress
- Embed college values and actively support the Taking Teaching Higher strategy
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
- Level 3 qualification in Electrical Maintenance Engineering (or related discipline)
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)
- Willingness to work towards a recognised teaching qualification (if not already held)
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- Ability to manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment
- Commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing
Desirable:
- Teaching experience within Electrical or Maintenance Engineering
- Assessor and/or Internal Verifier qualification (or willingness to work towards)
- Knowledge of current industry practices and sector developments
- Experience using digital learning platforms and ILT to support learning
- Understanding of career pathways within the electrical and engineering sectors
Teacher Training Support
If you are not yet a qualified teacher, the College will support you to achieve a teaching qualification (PGCE), provided you meet the entry requirements:
- Level 2 English and Maths (support available if required)
- Continuous UK residency for at least three years
- Availability of original qualification certificates
Why Join Us?
- Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
- Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
- Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
- Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
- Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
- College benefit scheme – College Extras:
- Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
- Discounted gift cards for big brands
- Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted onsite car parking.
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact John Cooke, Associate Director - TTE on [email protected]
Are you ready to make your mark?
If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!
About Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the North East, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive. Find out more here.
Safeguarding Our Students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.
All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).
Right to work
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship may be available for this role if you meet the Home Office eligibility criteria under the Skilled Worker route. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please indicate your current visa status in your application.
Targeted Retention Scheme
Eligible FE teachers in their first five years could receive a £2,000–£6,000 Targeted Retention Incentive for teaching key subjects (construction, chemistry, computing/ICT, early years, engineering, maths, physics). Check full criteria and application window on GOV.UK.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
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