An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Bury College as a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. We are looking for individuals who want to be part of a team focused on creating the next generation of Mechanical Engineers and manufacturing leaders.

The successful candidate will be working within our new ‘state-of-the-art’ mechanical engineering facility where our students can learn in both classroom and workshop environments. They will be required to deliver exceptional teaching and be able to demonstrate a background of inclusive and challenging teaching strategies. It is essential candidates hold a minimum level 4 qualification in Mechanical Engineering and be a qualified teacher or working towards this.

We are a friendly, forward-looking college where staff are valued and supported to achieve their potential. You will have access to a free on-site gym, all weather football pitches, on site nursery, generous annual leave entitlement and a cycle to work scheme.

** For academic year 24/25 eligible teachers could receive a premium payment of up to £6,000 ** (further details available on request)

About Us

Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to over 5,000 full time students and over 5,650 part time students each year.

Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.

And the benefits of working for us?

• 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
• Occupational sick pay
• Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
• Flexible working
• Family Friendly Policy
• Special Leave of Absence
• Paid leave for religious festivals
• Sabbaticals
• Comprehensive induction and on-going training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health Service
• Onsite gym
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Onsite nursery
• Free onsite parking

Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.