Lecturer in Engineering (Variable Hours)

Lecturer in Engineering (Variable Hours)
Wiltshire College & University Centre Salisbury Campus

Are you working in industry and ready to pass on your skills Or are you an experienced lecturer looking for flexible part-time teaching that fits around your lifestyle

Whether youre a professional engineer technician or experienced educator this is your opportunity to turn real-world expertise into something genuinely rewarding shaping the next generation of engineers while maintaining the flexibility you need.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your industry knowledge into a dynamic learning environment where practical experience is valued learners are motivated and your impact is immediate.

What We Offer

Salary:
Unqualified: 21.13 per hour plus holiday pay
Qualified: 25.34 per hour plus holiday pay

Contract Type: Variable Hours
Hours offered as required during term time with flexibility to support curriculum delivery

Outstanding Benefits
Teachers Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pension
Generous Holiday Entitlement paid holiday accrued in line with hours worked
Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it
Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail travel tech and more
Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active
Professional Development access to funded training and CPD opportunities
Additional Perks discounted meals hair & beauty services and local attraction offers

A flexible supportive role designed to fit around you.

What Youll Do

Deliver engaging hands-on Engineering teaching across levels from Level 1 to Level 3
Bring theory to life using real industry experience in mechanical electrical manufacturing and maintenance engineering
Teach practical workshop sessions including CAD machining fabrication fault-finding and technical drawing
Support learners into apprenticeships higher study or employment in engineering industries
Embed high standards of health & safety safeguarding and professional engineering practice
Inspire learners with real-world insight standards and expectations from industry

What Youll Bring

A background in Engineering (mechanical electrical manufacturing maintenance or related discipline)
Strong hands-on industry experience or previous teaching experience in further education
Relevant Level 3 qualifications in Engineering (or equivalent professional experience)
A passion for developing others and sharing real-world knowledge
Teaching qualifications are welcome but not essential support will be provided

Why Become a Lecturer

Continue doing what you love while gaining:

Flexibility to balance work with other commitments
A rewarding teaching role without full-time hours
The opportunity to pass on your technical expertise and industry experience
A meaningful role where your impact shapes future engineers

Share your passion for Engineering on hours that work for you.

Inspire the next generation of Engineering professionals

If youre ready for a flexible fulfilling and inspiring new chapter wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 31/08/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.