The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification / criteria. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Salary: up to £51,587 per annum
Hours per week: 37
Weeks per Annum: 52
Working pattern: Monday - Thursday 7.5 hours, Friday 7 hours
Location: Abingdon Campus
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: August 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and industry-experienced Lecturer in Engineering to join our Engineering team.
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver both practical and theoretical engineering teaching across a range of disciplines, including electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering, to a diverse range of learners, including Apprentices, Full-Time students and T Level learners.
You'll play a key role in developing the next generation of skilled engineering professionals through engaging, industry-focused education.
About the Role
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Deliver high-quality practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory lessons.
- Teach and support Apprentices, Full-Time learners and T Level students.
- Plan, prepare and assess learning activities that inspire and challenge learners.
- Monitor learner progress and provide effective academic and pastoral support.
- Use innovative teaching methods and industry-standard practices to enhance learning.
- Work closely with colleagues, employers and industry partners to ensure a relevant and engaging curriculum.
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous quality improvement.
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of teaching and learning.
- Support learners to achieve successful outcomes and progress into further study or employment.
What We're Looking For
Essential
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Degree-level qualification or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
- Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
- Strong industry knowledge and experience within the electrical and electronics sector.
- Excellent communication and teaching skills.
- Passion for engineering and developing future talent.
- Commitment to learner success and high standards of teaching and learning.
- Understanding of safeguarding and student welfare.
Desirable
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Experience of delivering Apprenticeship Standards.
- Experience teaching T Levels and/or full-time vocational programmes.
- Previous experience within Further Education or post-16 education.
- Assessor and/or Internal Quality Assurance qualifications.
- Strong links with employers and industry.
Why Work with us:
Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.
Abingdon and Witney College reserve the right to close all applications before posted closing date.
Any successful candidates will be required to complete a structured training pathway, unless they already hold the relevant qualifications. This includes a two-week teacher induction (must be completed within probation), followed by the Award in Education and Training (AET) including Assessor is required, and then the Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) apprenticeship. Completion of this structured learning programme is expected within 3 years. Furthermore, there is the option to pursue Qualified Teacher Learning Status (QTLS).
AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.
Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the ‘News’ and ‘Images’ tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College’s reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.
