HE Electrical & Electronic Engineering Lecturer A

Application Deadline: 17 June 2026

Department: HE Engineering

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Wigan & Leigh College

Compensation: £31,699 - £42,540 / year




Description
Full time, 12 Month Fixed term Contract
Turn theory into innovation.

About this job
You'll teach Electrical and Electronic Engineering across Levels 3 to 6, helping students build the technical knowledge, practical confidence and professional standards they need for higher technical study, apprenticeships, university and engineering careers.

This role is for someone who understands engineering in practice and can make complex ideas clear. You'll teach subjects including Engineering Science, Engineering Mathematics, Electrical and Electronic Principles, Digital and Analogue Electronics, and Machines and Drives, using practical examples, engineering software and applied learning to help students connect theory with real engineering problems.

You'll be part of our University Centre and engineering team, supporting students through teaching, assessment, feedback and personal tutoring while helping us keep the curriculum current, industry-relevant and focused on the skills our region needs.




What you'll do

• Teach Electrical and Electronic Engineering across Levels 3 to 6, helping students connect theory with real engineering practice.
• Bring specialist subjects to life, including Engineering Science, Engineering Mathematics, Electrical and Electronic Principles, Digital and Analogue Electronics, and Machines and Drives.
• Use practical examples, engineering software and applied learning to help students build technical knowledge, confidence and problem-solving skills.
• Assess work, give clear feedback and help students understand how to improve their technical understanding, academic skills and professional standards.
• Support students as a Personal Tutor, helping them stay on track and plan their next steps into higher technical study, apprenticeships, university or engineering careers.
• Work with colleagues to keep the curriculum current, industry-relevant and focused on the skills our region needs.

What you'll bring

• A degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or a closely related subject.
• A master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related area would be an advantage. If a Level 7 qualification is needed for the role and you do not already have one, we can talk to you about support to work towards this.
• Strong technical knowledge in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, including Engineering Science, Engineering Mathematics and Electrical Principles.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink and Multisim, with the ability to use relevant software to support teaching, modelling, simulation and assessment.
• A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one. We'll support you to get there.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent, or willingness to achieve these within an agreed timeframe.
• The ability to explain complex engineering concepts clearly to students at different levels.
• Confidence using assessment, feedback and progress information to help students improve.

What you're like

• Student-focused, you take pride in helping our students succeed and build their confidence
• Organised, you effectively plan lessons and assessments and easily manage your workload
• Adaptable, you can respond to changing priorities and work across our sites when needed
• Collaborative, you work well with colleagues so we can deliver a consistent, high-quality learning experience for every single one of our students
• Reflective, you actively engage with your professional development and want to share best practice

Essentials

• 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 travel across our sites.
• You're flexible and happy to work beyond standard hours when needed to support the college

Why work with us?
Wigan & Leigh College sits at the heart of its community. Great People. Change Lives. is how we describe what happens here, and it's how teaching, support, and encouragement shape the futures of students, families, and the region they're part of. The engineering students you'll teach are heading into the industries that the local economy depends on. You'll join a department that takes that responsibility seriously.

You'll have time to teach well, the facilities to teach engineering properly, and colleagues who care deeply about the subject. You'll see the impact when students leave ready for higher technical qualifications, university, and engineering careers. And you'll be part of The North-West Construction Technical Excellence College, building the workforce of the future.

Time to recharge

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

Wellbeing as well as work

• 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

Financial peace of mind

• Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, buy tech)
• Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme
• Local and national discount schemes

Clear progression routes

• Opportunities to step up, specialise, or move across departments
• Leadership pathways
• Support to gain teaching qualifications

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