Are you experienced delivering Mechanical Engineering? Can you teach full time? This may be the role for you!


We are seeking a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to deliver high-quality teaching in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) in the London area. This temporary position is ideal for a dedicated educator with a passion for engineering and technology, starting as soon as possible.


Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering
*Job Type: Temporary ( term time only )
*Location: London, East
*Working Hours: 36 hours per week (24 hours teaching, 12 hours admin)
*Salary: £28-£40ph, £13.85 per hour


Day-to-day of the role if an Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering:
*Deliver engaging and effective lessons in CAD/CAM using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Fusion 360.
*Teach mechanical engineering principles relevant to design and manufacturing to students enrolled in Level 3 BTEC Engineering and Higher National Diploma (HND) programs.
*Adapt teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of Level 3 and HND students.
*Contribute to the development and updating of CAD/CAM modules within the engineering curriculum.
*Ensure alignment with awarding body requirements, including Pearson BTEC and HND standards.
*Design and assess assignments, projects, and practical tasks, providing constructive feedback to support learner progression.
*Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CAD/CAM technologies and manufacturing trends.
*Embed employability and sustainability skills into teaching.
*Comply with internal and external quality standards.
*Participate in standardization and verification processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
*Teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, DET, PTTLS, DTTLS ect).
*Proficiency in CAD/CAM software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or similar).
*Experience teaching BTEC Level 3 and HND learners.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education:
*Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
*A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
*A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
*Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
*Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
*Great referral bonus’
*Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning
To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking ’Apply Now’.
Not looking for teaching roles? We are also registering teaching assistants, learning support assistants, learning mentors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.
Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.