Job Description

Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group

Ref: CC4241

Lecturer in STEM Engineering

Pro rata of 26,716 - 41,659 per annum -

previous subject experience taken into consideration when assessing salary

2 vacancies available - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.

This role may be eligible for a targeted retention incentive payment of up to 6,000. For full details and eligibility criteria please see Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Are you an experienced and passionate engineering professional looking to inspire the next generation of engineers?

Chichester College is seeking a Lecturer to teach a range of Engineering subjects at Level 1, 2 & 3. You will join our vibrant faculty and help

shape our students' future careers

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As a Lecturer in STEM Engineering, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality teaching and training to our motivated students. Your expertise and enthusiasm will ignite their passion for the engineering trade, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this dynamic industry.


Our Lecturer in STEM Engineering will have extensive working knowledge in Engineering or a related subject. A minimum of a level 3 qualification in a related subject is also essential. Lecturing experience is not essential as we will invest in the successful candidate providing full training, coaching and development. View your pathway into teaching at the Chichester College Group here: Your Career and Professional Development | Chichester College Group (chigroup.ac.uk)

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

Teachers Pension Scheme

- the Group contributes

28.68%

of your actual pensionable pay.

40 days annual leave

, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.

Discount schemes

- including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).

Family friendly policies

- including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependant on continuous service).

Continuous professional development opportunities

- including 'back to industry' days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities.

And much more

- check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.


You will be joining the College's STEM department at an exciting time. Our new multi-million pound STEM facility is currently being built, scheduled to open later in 2025. Standing at four storeys, the new building will be home to a suite of modern teaching and interactive spaces including automotive and engineering workshops which will house facilities enabling students to train with composites, robotics, materials, renewable energies, additive manufacturing, CAD, CNC, electric and hybrid vehicle technology, as well as petrol and diesel vehicles. There will also be dedicated suites for computing and an array of modern science laboratories. You will be qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Engineering and have relevant industrial experience in the subject. Experience of working or training in a range of environments is essential.





For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the STEM Teaching and Learning Manager, Chris Hartley- chris.hartley@chichester.ac.uk


A September start is available for this post, and we may interview suitable candidates prior to the advertised closing date.

Closing date: 28 April 2025

Interview date: TBC

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The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.



As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.





We are an equal opportunities employer.