Lecturer in Engineering (Bodmin)

Location: Ottery Building – Bodmin

Salary (Market Forces): £40,167 – £43,059 per annum*

Contract: Full Time

We are one of the highest-performing colleges nationally, rated Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ for apprenticeships. Working closely with the Cornwall Manufacturing Group, we help develop the future workforce and upskill existing employees.

Exciting opportunities exist to work with emerging engineering sectors in Cornwall, including Offshore Wind Technology, Lithium Extraction, and the Food & Drink industry.

Our Engineering department is based in the state-of-the-art STEM & Health Skills Centre in Bodmin, featuring a large open workshop, welding facility, CAD studio, Electronics room, Mechatronics lab, and general teaching rooms.

Please note: The Ottery campus is closed on Mondays, so working from home will be the option on that day.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed lecturer with the ability to inspire students and maintain excellent working relationships within a successful team. A willingness to support students pastorally and adapt to a dynamic environment is essential.

Ideal Candidate:

•  Mechanical and industrial electrical/electronic maintenance background (including hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and robotic systems).
• Food & Drink maintenance industry experience
• Level 3 apprenticeship in maintenance operations (or equivalent).
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one).
• Level 4 HNC or equivalent

Benefits include: 40 days (pro rata) annual leave plus bank holidays and College closure days, Teachers’ Pension Scheme, relocation package, free on-site parking, staff discounts, and a comprehensive wellbeing programme.

*Salary as advertised is based on a qualified lecturer. Non-qualified applicants will be considered by will be paid on a non-qualified lecturer scale.

CLOSING DATE: 5PM, MONDAY 22 JUNE 2026

Curriculum Vitae are not accepted, Application Forms only.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews may be held on a rolling basis.

Successful candidates will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date.

We are one of the highest performing colleges nationally on all courses at all levels, with our Education Programmes for Young People provision rated by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’.

Candidates should work with confidence with a variety of ability levels, be a committed team member and be passionate about their subject. The successful applicant will be expected to provide high quality teaching on education programmes, and to contribute to providing an outstanding learning experience for our students.