Engineering Lecturer - Sessional

College

Location

Newbury, Berkshire

Contract Type

Fixed term contract

Hours

Casual

Contract Length

9 Months

Salary

£35.66 per hour

Posted

5th October 2026

Expires

25th October 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

Job ID

1577923

Engineering Lecturer - Sessional

• Salary: £35.66 per hour

• Contract: Fixed Term until July 2027

• Hours: 18 hours per week / 37 weeks per year

• Working pattern: Tuesday and Thursday

• Location: Newbury College Campus

• Closing date: 25th October 2026

Are you passionate about inspiring the next generation of engineers? We are excited to offer this opportunity for an experienced and engaging Engineering Lecturer to join our University Centre Newbury team.

About the role:

As an Engineering Lecturer within University Centre Newbury, you will play an important part in delivering our higher education Engineering programmes and supporting students throughout their studies. You will deliver engaging teaching, assess and verify students’ work, monitor their progress and ensure they receive the support they need to succeed. You will help students develop their engineering knowledge and skills while maintaining accurate course documentation, assessment schedules and teaching records.

Alongside teaching, you will contribute to the organisation and ongoing development of our Engineering provision, ensuring programmes meet university, validation and awarding body requirements. You will work closely with university partners, employers and other stakeholders, contribute to quality assurance processes and support activities such as student interviews, open days and promotional events. This is a great opportunity to bring your engineering expertise into higher education and help prepare students for their next steps within the industry or further study.

We are looking for someone who is:

• An experienced Engineering professional with a strong knowledge of the subject.

• An engaging and confident lecturer who can inspire and support higher education students.

• A strong communicator, comfortable working with students, colleagues, employers and external partners.

• Organised and proactive, with strong administrative and classroom management skills.

• Qualified to Level 7 in a relevant subject, with teaching experience.

• Passionate about helping students develop their skills, achieve their goals and progress within Engineering.

Why join us?

Join University Centre Newbury and become part of a team focused on delivering high-quality higher education and supporting students to achieve their ambitions. You’ll have the opportunity to share your engineering expertise, work closely with university and industry partners, and play an active role in developing Engineering provision for the future.

About Newbury College and University Centre Newbury:

We are a dynamic further and higher education institution located in the heart of West Berkshire, recognised for our forward-thinking approach and commitment to student success. Our campus is a hub of creativity and innovation, and our mission is "creating opportunities to transform lives", which we achieve through unparalleled support for our students and ongoing professional development for our staff. By joining us, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a significant impact in the community.

What we offer:

Financial Benefits:

• Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence

• Teaching Pension Scheme

Health and Wellness:

• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

• Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme

• On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20

• Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities

• Free Annual Flu Jab

Professional Development:

• Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses

• Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement

Work-Life Balance:

• Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life

Campus Amenities and Discounts:

• Free onsite parking

• Access to a corporate discount scheme

• Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon

• Good value food and drink at the Street Café

• Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)

• Staff recognition awards; celebrating the excellence in all we do

• Staff Summer Event

Criteria:

• See job description attached

If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact on our students’ careers in our role of Engineering Lecturer, we would love to hear from you.

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

If you're interested in this position, please apply below or send your CV to recruitment @newbury-college.ac.uk as an expression of interest. Please note that applications must be submitted through our website.