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Mechanical Engineering LecturerLocation: BirminghamJob Type: TemporaryHours: 30 hours per weekSalary: £26.43 - £28.67 per hourStart Date: ASAPEnd Date: June 27th, 2025
We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to join a vibrant college in Birmingham. This temporary position offers an exciting opportunity to impart knowledge and skills to aspiring engineers, focusing on Level 1 – 3 City and Guilds Engineering 2850.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Deliver engaging and informative lectures on mechanical engineering principles and practices.
- Provide hands-on instruction in the use of lathes and milling machines, ensuring students gain practical and applicable skills.
- Prepare and set assessments that reflect the comprehensive coverage of the City and Guilds syllabus.
- Offer guidance and support to students, fostering a conducive learning environment.
- Collaborate with other faculty members to enhance the curriculum and learning resources.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in using lathes and milling machines.
- Prior teaching experience in mechanical engineering or a related field, with a strong grasp of the City and Guilds Engineering 2850 syllabus.
- Ability to engage and inspire students of varying backgrounds and skill levels.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A commitment to high-quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Relevant academic qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.
- Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, CertEd) or equivalent professional certification.
Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:•   Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges and training providers in the area.•   1-2-1 specialist Consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf.•   The ability to sign up to a Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club.•   Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment.•   Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
At Reed, we believe that experience is just as important as qualifications. So, if you have experience in teaching others, we encourage you to start your registration today.  You’ll be joining a team of passionate professionals who provide the best possible education to the students of our clients.To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.Â
Not looking for Teaching roles? We are also registering Teaching assistants, Mentors and Technicians. Â We also work with teams who are registering for Prison Education, Senior and interim positions.
Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter. Â
