Merton College
Lecturer – Engineering
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Lecturer in Engineering
Here at Merton College, we are seeking a Lecturer to teach FE vocational courses related to engineering, predominantly on vocational Level 1, 2 & 3 and T Level programmes within the school.
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Essential Required Area Of Engineering Teaching
- To teach Electrical/Electronic Engineering at L1, L2, L3 and T-Level.
- Experience of delivering some elements of BTEC Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering.
- Have a working knowledge of CAD (Mechanical and Electronic).
- T-Level Engineering
- Have Knowledge/experience of the T-Level Units, ESP and OSP.
- L1 & L2 Engineering
- Willingness to deliver units at a lower levels.
A key focus of the role is to support the Head of Section in ensuring that students meet and exceed their target grades, while also providing guidance and support to members of the teaching team. You will deliver a high-quality student experience and achieve outstanding outcomes in Engineering through the development of teaching schemes, assessment schedules (including coursework and student monitoring.
Qualifications and Experience
- Educated to degree level (or holds a higher-level academic qualification) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
- Extensive knowledge and experience of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles, together with knowledge of engineering mathematics and CAD.
- A teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one) and have experience of teaching in Further Education in the UK, including delivering BTEC Level 3 Engineering (specifically Electronic units) and T Levels.
- Recent, relevant CPD and an awareness of academic quality standards.
- High personal standards and expectations, excellent planning, preparation, organisational and administrative skills, together with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet agreed deadlines.
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Benefits
- The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.
- Generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health.
- Excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme).
- Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
Important Information
- Merton College is part of South Thames Colleges Group (STCG) and is not affiliated with Oxford University, Merton College.
- Closing date for the return of completed applications is 10th August 2026.
- Interviews will be held on 19th August 2026.
- South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
- Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
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About South Thames Colleges Group
The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
When you click on ‘Apply’, you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.
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