Lecturer and Programme Lead: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Mechanical)

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £30,168 to £39,338

Post Type: Part Time

Hours per Week: 22.2

Contract Type: Fixed Term – Ends 19/06/2026

Closing Date: 14 November 2025 (23.59 hours GMT)

Reference: 0534-25-R2

Note: This fixed term role works 3 days per week, with possibility of conversion to full‑time permanent role.

Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years and is one of the largest providers of post‑16 education in the North East with approximately 14,300 students. The College has two campuses across the city of Sunderland, offering a wide range of academic and vocational provision for school leavers and adults. The College aims to develop and positively shape lives, communities, and the economy through teaching, learning and development of skills. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results. Sunderland College has been ranked in the top 25% in the country for student achievement rates. In October 2024, we were ranked as Ofsted outstanding, and we are proud of our diverse student and staff community that provide our students with bespoke education pathways to help them achieve their future career goals.

Our journey & values: As an employer, we prioritize cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

You are a highly motivated, qualified engineer with strong industry‑level skills, experience, and expertise. You hold an engineering qualification with a focus on workshop skills and are passionate about applying your knowledge to inspire and develop the next generation of engineers. Your practical experience and technical proficiency enable you to deliver high‑quality teaching that reflects current industry standards and best practices.

This role is central to sustaining and developing the Engineering department’s advanced manufacturing and hydraulics provision. The candidate will contribute to ongoing curriculum development, apprenticeship delivery, and the growth of study programmes, playing a key role in multiple initiatives.

It is an opportunity to join a strategic and growing department. Successful candidates will inspire the next generation of engineers while driving forward high‑quality, industry‑relevant teaching. The role offers continuous professional development and the chance to lead innovative teaching approaches.

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• Lesson planning and delivery – prepare and deliver engaging, practical, and theory‑based lessons aligned with the curriculum (e.g., IMI or City & Guilds standards).
  
• Adapt teaching for different learning styles and abilities.
  
• Student monitoring and support – track progress, attendance, provide academic support, mentoring, and pastoral care.
  
• Workshop management and health & safety oversight – ensure a safe, clean, well‑equipped environment; carry out risk assessments and enforce regulations.
  
• Curriculum development and assessment – develop learning materials, assignments, and assessments; mark student work and give constructive feedback.
  
• Industry liaison and employer engagement – maintain relationships with employers, arrange placements, apprenticeships, and site visits; keep the programme relevant to current industry practices.
  
• Programme administration and quality assurance – maintain accurate records; participate in internal quality assurance and contribute to audits and inspections.
  

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• Level 4 or above in Engineering
  
• L5 Teaching qualification or willing to work towards
  
• L3 assessors or willing to work towards
  
• L3 IQA or willing to work towards
  
• L2 or above in English and Maths
  

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• Minimum 2 years industry experience
  
• Level 4 or above in Engineering
  
• L5 Teaching qualification or willing to work towards
  

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• Knowledge of automation and robotics
  

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• Benefit package – generous holiday allowance (35–48 days per year plus public holidays)
  
• Family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
  
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme (15.7% – 23.68%)
  
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform for retail discounts and more
  
• Dental, eye care, and health cash plans
  
• Extensive wellbeing support via a digital Wellbeing Hub
  
• Free parking on most campuses
  

Due to the nature of this post, an Enhanced Disclosure Check is required.

We believe in equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to PREVENT and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Please contact should you wish to have an informal chat about the role.