Lecturer - Engineering Development


Company:	West College Scotland
Salary:	£43,402 to £52,247 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	PA16 8HF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	3 Nov 2026

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Summary

Lecturer

Engineering Development

Technology and Skills

Salary £43,402 to £52,247 per annum

2 New Posts: Full time and Permanent

Base Campus:

Clydebank WCSR0001347

Greenock WCSR0001348

At West College Scotland, we are looking for inspiring Engineering Lecturers, ready to support our students' evolving needs. We’re looking for passionate, motivated, and knowledgeable Engineering Development Lecturers in the following disciplines:

CAD

CNC

Pipefitting

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Fabrication and Welding

Whether you’re an experienced educator or bringing industry expertise, we’re here to support your transition into teaching. This role is about more than lecturing; it’s about inspiring students and providing a positive learning experience through dynamic and engaging instruction.

What we are looking for?

As an Engineering Development Lecturer, you’ll deliver high-quality teaching, assess students’ skills, and provide essential support to help them thrive.

What You’ll Bring.

A SCQF Level 7 level qualification e.g. HNC, or equivalent in a relevant subject

Time served Apprenticeship

Engineering practitioner experience

Evidence of CPD in your relevant Engineering discipline

Creativity, organisation, and a drive to inspire students

Confidence in using digital tools and tech-driven teaching approaches

A passion for teamwork and a willingness to pursue a professional teaching qualification

Why Choose West College Scotland?

We are an inclusive place to work

At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you've got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability - visible and non-visible including neurodiversity, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Click here to find out more.

Benefits of working with us.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s sector leading colleges. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

Generous holiday entitlement – 62 days per annum pro rata

Membership of the Scottish Public Pensions Agency

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility)

Opportunities for hybrid / home working, where appropriate

Flexible working opportunities

Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme

Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online learning, coaching and self-directed study

Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification. To view our Privacy Notice, please visit the website.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

To view our vacancies and to apply for posts, please visit the website.

If you require any assistance, please contact the People team by emailing pso@wcs.ac.uk. Occasionally correspondence relating to your application may go into your spam/junk email folder.

Closing date for all completed applications is Tuesday 3rd November 2026 (midnight).

The Board of Management of West College Scotland is a Scottish Charity. Charity Number SCO21185

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