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Engineering Lecturer

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Engineering Lecturer

Location: Oxford

Contract Type: Full-Time 

Hours per Week: 37

Salary: £25-36 p/h

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Specialist to join our dynamic School of Engineering. This role is ideal for individuals with both industry and classroom experience, who are passionate about developing the next generation of engineers through high-quality teaching, assessment, and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver and assess engaging, high-quality teaching across a range of engineering apprenticeship programmes.

Support apprentices in developing the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for occupational competence in line with current apprenticeship standards.

Coach and mentor apprentices throughout their programme, including preparation for the End-Point Assessment (EPA).

Provide constructive feedback and maintain detailed records of progress in accordance with internal quality standards and awarding body requirements.

Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement within the School of Engineering.

Essential Criteria:

Level 4/5 qualification in Electrical and/or Engineering.

Relevant Level 5 teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one in line with contractual requirements.

Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment, or legacy equivalents (D32/D33 or A1/A2), especially relevant to Aerospace Engineering.

Desirable:

Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (or equivalent)

Why Join TeacherActive?

As one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, we offer:

✅ Competitive pay rates (£25–£36/hr)
✅ Access to a wide variety of FE roles – both short and long-term
✅ Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
✅ Opportunities to work across top colleges nationwide
✅ Full compliance with AWR (Agency Worker Regulations)
✅ Recommend-a-Friend scheme – earn up to £100
✅ One of the UK’s most respected names in education recruitment

If interested contact us on: 

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services

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