Salary: £29,978.00 - £38,664.00 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, full time. 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Location: Paignton, Devon
Further & Higher Education | Southwest England
Are you an experienced engineering professional or educator looking to make a lasting impact? Join a passionate and forward‑thinking team delivering high‑quality Further and Higher Education in one of the UK’s most desirable regions.
Why Join Us?
Teach. Inspire. Make a Difference.
As a full‑time Engineering Lecturer, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the next generation of engineers, supporting learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress into skilled employment or higher study.
Work in the Southwest of England
Enjoy an exceptional quality of life, combining inspiring coastlines, countryside, and thriving communities with a more balanced pace of living. The Southwest offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding career without compromising wellbeing.
Be Part of a Strong, Supportive Team
You’ll join a committed group of engineering specialists and educators who value collaboration, sharing best practice, and continuous improvement. Our team is united by a clear purpose: delivering outstanding FE and HE education that meets industry needs and genuinely changes lives.
The Role
Deliver engaging, high‑quality teaching across engineering programmes
Support learners academically and professionally, both in and out of the classroom
Contribute to curriculum development aligned with current and emerging industry standards
Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment
What We’re Looking For
A background in engineering, with relevant qualifications or industry experience
A passion for education and developing future talent
Commitment to high standards, inclusive practice, and continuous professional development
Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
What We Offer
A full‑time, stable role within a respected educational setting
Strong focus on professional development and career progression
Supportive leadership and a team‑focused culture
The opportunity to combine technical expertise with meaningful educational impact
If you’re motivated by education, inspired by teamwork, and ready to build a fulfilling career in the Southwest, we’d love to hear from you.
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 37 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 our students and communities.
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:
- 37 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, Wednesday 26 August 2026
Interview Date: TBC
To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. 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).
