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Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
Location: Rotherham Campus, Rotherham
Salary: £33,487 (Non-QTS) to £38,487 (QTS) per annum, plus benefits
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week, all year round)
Closing Date: 01st June 2026
About the Role
Are you a mechanical engineering specialist ready to transition from the workshop to the classroom? This is a prime opportunity to shape the next generation of engineers.
At RNN Group, we are looking for an industry expert to share their technical mastery and influence the future of the engineering sector. You will bring your real-world experience to life, delivering an enriched curriculum that prepares learners for the demands of modern industry.
As a Lecturer in Further Education, you aren't just a teacher; you are a mentor, a coach, and a bridge to the professional world. You will bring your real-world experience to life, delivering an enriched curriculum that prepares learners for the demands of modern industry.
What You’ll Do
* Developing Advanced Skills: Teaching Level 3 T Levels, Level 3 BTEC, Level 4 (HNC) and Level 5 (HND) modules, focusing on complex engineering principles, analytical methods, and professional project management.
* Industry Standards: Aligning classroom delivery with current UK-spec professional standards, ensuring our Higher National students are "work-ready" for management and specialist technical positions.
* Lead Student Success: Monitor progress and provide the guidance necessary for timely achievement, while developing industry links that offer students vital work experience and enrichment.
* Collaborate & Adapt: Work as a motivated team player within our Rotherham Campus team, using a blend of practical, theoretical, and digital methods to bring complex engineering concepts to life.
You will…
* The Technical Expert: You hold a Level 4 or above vocational qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related field) and possess significant industry experience.
* The Educator: You ideally hold a teaching qualification and assessor award. If not, we will support you to work towards these as you settle into the role.
Your Qualifications:
* A Level 4 or above Vocational Qualification in mechanical engineering (or equivalent).
* A teaching qualification and Assessor award (or the drive and willingness to work towards them while on the job).
* Level 2 English and Maths (or a commitment to achieve these with our support).
Department Info
You’ll never be working in a silo. Based at our Rotherham campus, you’ll be a vital part of a dedicated curriculum team.
You will be supported by a Curriculum Manager and work daily with Curriculum Team Leaders who understand the nuances of construction education. You’ll also collaborate with a wide net of professionals—including Technicians, Work Placement Officers, and Personal Development Coordinators—all dedicated to one thing: the success of our learners.
Our excellent benefits and rewards package:
* Access to teachers pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 15.6% to 23.68%)
* Up to 50 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
* Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
* Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
* Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
* Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
What is the RNN Group?
RNN Group’s main goal is to be an ‘outstanding’ education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too.
To Apply
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