Are you ready to inspire the next generation of skilled welders and fabricators?
Coastland College is on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Welding & Fabrication Lecturer to join our dynamic Engineering team on a full-time basis. Whether you're an industry professional looking to make a rewarding career change into Further Education, or an experienced educator seeking a fresh challenge, this is your opportunity to shape the future of engineering talent.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a forward-thinking college committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
Work in a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Help develop a curriculum that reflects real-world industry standards and practices.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll deliver engaging theory and practical sessions across Level 2 and Level 3 Engineering programmes, covering:
- MIG, TIG, and MMA welding techniques
- Overhead and vertical welding
- Hand-fitting and fabrication skills
Your industrial experience will be key in bringing lessons to life, helping students gain the dexterity and confidence needed to succeed in the workplace.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in any of the following:
- Metal Inert Gas (MIG)
- Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)
- Manual Metal Arc (MMA)
You’ll be delivering both study programmes and apprenticeships, in workshop and classroom settings, so a hands-on approach and enthusiasm for teaching are essential.
Qualifications & Experience
- A Level 3 vocational qualification (or higher) in a relevant field preferred, Level 2 considered.
- A teaching qualification and assessor award – or a willingness to work towards these.
- Strong industrial experience and a passion for sharing your knowledge.
The important bit:
Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.
Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.
We’re here to help you:
If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.
Don’t meet every single requirement?
We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.
We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.