Job Description

Electrical Engineering Lecturer 'B'

Application Deadline: 7 August 2026

Department: Elec & Electronic Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wigan & Leigh College

Compensation: £42,540 - £45,119 / year

What you'll do

• Teach Electrical and Electronic Engineering programmes from Level 3 to higher-level study.
• Deliver practical and theory-based learning with a focus on electrical power.
• Help students understand engineering principles, systems and workplace expectations.
• Use your industry experience to make learning current and relevant.
• Assess learner progress and give clear feedback that helps students improve.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment, progress and achievement.
• Support learners to progress into apprenticeships, employment, further study or higher education.
• Contribute to curriculum development, programme review and quality improvement.
• Work with colleagues to keep specialist learning environments safe, organised and effective.
• Support Open Evenings, recruitment activity and college events where required.

What you'll bring

• A relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Power or a related engineering discipline.
• Current or recent industry experience in electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical power and wider engineering practice.
• Experience teaching, training, coaching, mentoring or supporting others.
• A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Level 2 English and maths, or willingness to achieve these within an agreed timeframe.
• Confidence explaining complex technical ideas clearly.
• Good organisation and the ability to monitor learner progress.
• Experience delivering Level 3 engineering provision would be helpful.
• Experience with HNC, HND or degree-level engineering provision would be an advantage.

• Technically strong. You understand electrical engineering and can help others understand it too.
• Industry credible. You bring real engineering experience into learning.
• Clear. You can explain complex ideas in a way students can follow.
• Practical. You connect theory with real systems, equipment and engineering problems.
• Supportive. You help learners build confidence while keeping standards high.
• Safety-focused. You model safe working and professional engineering habits.
• Curious. You keep up to date with changes in engineering and electrical power.
• Ambitious for learners. You want students to progress and see a future in engineering.

• You’ll need an enhanced DBS check. If you get the job, we’ll do this for you.
• You’re committed to safeguarding and inclusion.
• You can work across college sites and specialist engineering facilities where required.
• You’re flexible and happy to support college activity, open events and enrolment when needed.
• You’re willing to maintain current industry knowledge and complete role-related professional development.

Why work for us

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays, depending on your role
• Family-friendly leave policies

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Occupational health support
• Confidential counselling
• Specsavers eye test vouchers
• A culture where people look out for each other

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech
• Railcard and Tusker Green Car Scheme
• Local and national discount schemes

• Support to gain a teaching qualification
• Ongoing professional and technical development
• Opportunities to step up, specialise or move across departments
• Leadership pathways