Aeronautical Engineering Lecturer
Yeovil College, Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4DR30 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Engineering
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £39,917 up to £45,539
What skills and experience we're looking for
Join Yeovil College at the forefront of technical education and innovation. We’re thrilled to offer a brand-new opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Lecturer in Aeronautical Engineering. This is your chance to be part of a bold new direction, combining cutting-edge technologies, future-ready training, and real-world industry partnerships. If you're passionate about education, and playing a key role in shaping tomorrow’s workforce, this exciting role is for you!
This newly created role reflects Yeovil College’s continued commitment to innovation, curriculum growth, and the use of the latest technologies. You will lead and deliver high-quality teaching and assessment for Aeronautical Engineering, covering both theoretical and practical principles for aircraft systems, structures, maintenance practices, engineering principles and industry standards. Working closely with employers, apprentices and full-time learners, you will develop technical capability, professional behaviours and workplace confidence while supporting innovative approaches to aerospace skills delivery. Knowledge of emerging technologies is welcomed, as Yeovil College continues to expand into this exciting and rapidly evolving area. This is more than just a teaching role—it's a chance to be part of a transformative movement in technical education. Apply now and help shape the future with us.
What we're looking for:
- Knowledge of aeronautical or aerospace engineering, with at least 2 years technical experience.
- A level 4 qualification in Aeronautical, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
- A teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
- A passion for supporting students to learn and develop new skills.
- The ability to work successfully within a team.
- Proactive in initiating, developing and implement new ideas and developments.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
What the college offers its staff
- Annual Salary:£39,917 up to £45,539depending on experience
- Full-timeposition,37 hours per week, all year round.
- 35 days holiday(plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
- Generous pension scheme of28.68%employer contributions
- Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Employee assistance programme
- Free onsite gym
- Subsidised catering facilities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to free staff parking
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Yeovil College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
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- Website
- Yeovil College website
- Email address
- lucy.connolly@yeovil.ac.uk
Yeovil College has been serving the community in and around Yeovil for almost 140 years.
The College was first formed in 1887 when Somerset County Council began formally organising Science and Art classes in Yeovil. In 1947, the first Principal was appointed to lead Yeovil Technical College and when secondary education in the Yeovil Borough was reorganised in 1974, Yeovil College became one of the early tertiary colleges to be formed in England.
Today, Yeovil College remains passionate about its role as a key provider of education and training in South Somerset and North and West Dorset. It remains committed to its role as a tertiary college for the whole community.
Arranging a visit to Yeovil College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lucy.connolly@yeovil.ac.uk.
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