Engineering Course Leader

Job Title: Engineering Course Leader (Tutor)
Location: Swadlincote
Hours: Full time – 37 hours per week
Salary: Up to £34,948 + Additional Benefits
Additional Benefits:

• £4,500 Golden Hello payment (staged over 3 years)
• Annual bursary of up to £1,800 (qualification level dependent)

• Up to £11,000 professional development bursary to support formal qualifications, including:

• Level 3-5 in Education & Teaching
• Level 3 TAQA Assessor
• Level 4 TAQA IQA
• Level 4 Engineering
• Government grant of up to £6,000 per annum available for industry professionals transitioning into teaching

A respected and forward-thinking training provider in Swadlincote is seeking a qualified, committed, and enthusiastic Engineering Course Leader to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the next generation of engineers through delivering and leading full-time programmes with a focus on quality, innovation, and student success.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Teaching and leading on a range of Engineering and Manufacturing programmes
• Delivering practical and theory-based sessions aligned to your technical expertise
• Motivating and guiding learners through effective and engaging delivery methods
• Using your industry knowledge to provide real-world context and support learner development
• Contributing to curriculum planning and quality assurance

What We’re Looking For:

• Working knowledge and hands-on experience in Engineering and Manufacturing
• Technical skills in machining; CNC experience is desirable
• A relevant Higher Education qualification in Engineering (or related subject)
• Appropriate teaching and assessing qualifications (or a willingness to work towards them)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• A passion for education and empowering learners

Ideal for:

• Qualified teaching professionals looking for a new challenge
• Vocational specialists wanting to transition into education (full training provided)
• Recent engineering graduates interested in joining a Graduate Teaching Programme

What’s in It for You?

• Generous pension schemes
• Ample holiday allowance
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive parental leave packages
• Comprehensive staff training programme, including 2 annual development days
• On-site nursery (Ofsted rated “Good”)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to on-site gym
• Staff discounts at the organisation’s restaurant, bistro, and hair & beauty salon
• Recognition through Employee of the Month scheme

If you have the motivation, technical expertise, and desire to make a difference in engineering education, we’d love to hear from you.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a market-leading education recruitment company, specialising in the supply of staff across all areas of the education sector – including teaching, student support, and non-teaching roles. If this vacancy isn’t the right fit, we welcome your CV and encourage you to contact our team to explore other opportunities.

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