Lecturer - Engineering


Company:	South Hampshire Colleges Group
Salary:	£35,537 to £44,458 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southampton, SO14 1AR
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	20 Oct 2026

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Summary

Care to Join Us?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Lecturer in General Engineering. The information below provides more detail about the role.

 offer great benefits including;

Generous annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Regular training and development

Duties:

Deliver high-quality teaching across a range of formats, including classroom, tutorials, outreach and placements.

Plan, prepare, assess and provide effective feedback to support student progress and achievement.

Act as a Personal Tutor, providing pastoral and academic support where required.

Deliver a student-centred learning experience aligned to the College curriculum framework.

Support student induction, set clear expectations and monitor progress through regular reviews.

Contribute to work placement coordination and maintain appropriate student records, including progress and discipline.

Work collaboratively within the team and contribute to continuous improvement, curriculum development and quality processes.

Support resource planning, budget awareness and maintain an engaging learning environment.

Course Leadership (where applicable)

Lead on course design, delivery, assessment planning and quality assurance.

Maintain course documentation, including handbooks and schemes of work.

Monitor student progress, assessment standards and compliance with awarding body requirements.

Coordinate course reviews, team meetings and action planning.

Ensure accurate enrolment, record-keeping and communication with students, parents/carers and employers.

Provide guidance and support to teaching and support staff involved in the course.

Curriculum & Quality

Support curriculum planning, review and evaluation in line with College policies.

Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress and achievement data.

Contribute to self-assessment, inspections and quality improvement activities.

Engagement & College Contribution

Participate in employer links, school liaison and student recruitment events (e.g. open evenings).

Contribute to admissions processes and cross-college initiatives.

Attend relevant meetings and support wider Faculty and College activities.

Professional Development

Maintain up-to-date professional and industry knowledge through CPD.

Engage in appraisals, teaching observations and College committees as required.

Experience

Relevant industry experience within an engineering discipline

such as Mechatronics.

Experience of teaching, training, coaching or mentoring learners, apprentices, colleagues or staff within an educational or workplace setting.

Strong understanding of engineering principles, industry standards and current sector practices.

Experience of planning and delivering engaging learning sessions that meet the needs of diverse learners.

Ability to assess learner performance, provide constructive feedback and support academic and personal development.

Knowledge of quality assurance processes, assessment requirements and awarding body standards.

Experience of monitoring learner progress and implementing strategies to improve achievement and retention.

Ability to build positive relationships with students, employers, parents/carers and external stakeholders.

Strong organisational, administrative and communication skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

Experience of curriculum development, quality improvement activities, course leadership or programme coordination would be advantageous.

Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.

South Hampshire College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment practices follow safer recruitment guidance, including enhanced DBS checks, online checks, and thorough pre‑employment vetting. We value equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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