Engineering Lecturer (Robotics and/or Industry 4.0)


Company:	South Staffordshire College
Salary:	£37.91 - £41.73
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Tamworth, B79 7LP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	16 Aug 2026

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Summary

Job Reference: HR2526-092

Status / Hours: Permanent, Variable Hours

Grade: Grade 6 - 7 (depending on qualifications)

Salary: Unqualified - £37.91 per hour

Qualified - £41.73 per hour

Location: Tamworth Campus

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

South Staffordshire College is looking to employ a full time Engineering Lecturer who specialises in Robotics and/or Industry 4.0. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join this successful team and work within a dynamic environment.

We are looking for a committed and dedicated person with experience of working in the Engineering Industry to deliver Mechanical Engineering courses to Level 3 & 4 apprentices, Level 2 & 3 full time BTEC and T-Level learners at South Staffordshire College’s Tamworth campuses.

The successful applicant will be required to prepare, deliver and assess various aspects of Mechanical Engineering programmes for apprentices and full-time learners studying on our Engineering pathways.

The successful candidate will need to hold a relevant teaching qualification, or be working towards one (PTLLS, CTLLS, DTLLS, PGCE, Cert Ed), together with a minimum level 4 qualification in a Mechanical or Engineering subject area.

You should have experience of the Mechanical Engineering industry.

If you hold an assessor and/or verifier award this would be considered advantageous.

To find out more about this great opportunity visit our recruitment portal https://mynewterm.com/jobs/634814525/EDV-2026-TC-61200 to apply and to download a job specification.

All applications must be received by: Sunday 16th August 2026.

Interview date to be confirmed.

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 20.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

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