Lecturer in Engineering (HE/FE)

Eastern Education Group Trust, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.6 FTE – 21 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• University and Professional Development Centre (WSC), Bury St Edmunds
• 0.6FTE– 21 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – Permanent
• Commencing September 2026
• Salary: £29,583- £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual Salary: £17,749 - £25,178 per annum

Eastern Education Group is seeking a highly motivated Lecturer in Engineering with expertise in electrical and/or mechanical engineering to join our established teaching team. This role involves delivering high-quality, industry-relevant teaching across a range of programmes, including HNC, HND, and Degree-level Engineering courses aligned with Apprenticeships;ensuring learners are equipped with the advanced knowledge and practical skills required for progression within the engineering and manufacturing sector.

You will play a key role in supporting both higher education and further education learners, including apprentices, through effective teaching, assessment, and academic guidance. A strong focus on maintaining professional standards in curriculum delivery, assessment practice, and learner outcomes is essential, alongside the ability to contextualise learning to industry expectations and standards.

The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications and bring current industry experience within electrical and/or mechanical engineering/manufacturing. Whilst teaching experience is advantageous, we also welcome applicants with the capability and commitment to transition into education, supported by appropriate training. Strong organisational, communication, and learner support skills are essential. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking provision and support the development of future engineering professionals.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per annum+ Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time working)
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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About Eastern Education Group Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/suffolk-academies-trust

Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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