Overview
Application Deadline: 23 April 2026
Department: Curriculum - Higher Education
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Cross College (Maidstone & Gillingham)
Reporting To: Richard Abiodun
Compensation: £34,572 - £47,195 / year
Description: MidKent College is a proud partner of the South East Institute of Technology, specialising in the delivery of Construction and Engineering higher education at our Maidstone campus. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Lecturer to join our dedicated team of academic staff. The College has benefitted from substantial investment in recent years, resulting in enhanced specialist teaching facilities, laboratories, equipment and resources, including Lucas-Nülle training rigs, an Industry 4.0 modelling unit, and advanced engineering software. The successful candidate will take the lead on the Pearson HNC in Electrical Engineering. This programme is delivered on a day-release basis over two years to higher-level apprentices and employer-sponsored students. Applicants must have the knowledge, experience, and capability to design, deliver, and assess the following modules:
- Engineering Mathematics
- Quality and Process Improvement
- Engineering Design
- Electrical Machines
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Automation, Robotics, and PLCs
- Production Engineering for Manufacture
- Engineering Project
Candidates with experience in teaching mechanical or manufacturing engineering disciplines will be at a distinct advantage.
This post is 26 hours 52 weeks per year.
Apply now and help us build brighter futures. Interview dates are TBC
Main Responsibilities and Duties
- Deliver high-quality teaching in line with College and awarding body standards. Plan and prepare lessons and schemes of work, assess student progress, provide feedback, maintain accurate records and ensure a safe, inclusive learning environment that meets safeguarding, equality, and health & safety requirements.
- Support the day-to-day delivery of courses, including managing communication, student attendance and punctuality, lesson cover, internal verification scheduling, enrichment activities and liaison with departments such as Exams, MIS and ALS to ensure smooth and consistent operations across campuses.
- Assist with the recruitment, selection and enrolment of students, ensuring correct course placement, managing transfers and late enrolments and contributing to the organisation and delivery of induction programmes.
- Provide 1-1 support to individual students as required provide UCAS and pastoral support and liaise with support services where needed.
- Monitor and report on attendance, progress and achievement. Ensure timely completion of registers, track student performance and implement action plans where necessary.
- Promote and support English and Maths provision within lessons and through targeted support, including monitoring attendance and progress in these areas.
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings, parents\' evenings, marketing events and internal/external meetings as required. Support the planning and coordination of key events.
- Work with colleagues to develop curriculum content and teaching strategies. Engage in CPD and peer observations and mentor new lecturers where appropriate.
- Complete course-related admin, including register keeping, updating ProMonitor, utilising reports and maintaining resources on the College’s VLE.
- Take part in quality assurance processes including moderation, verification, course reviews and the Self-Assessment Review (SAR), supporting continuous improvement.
- Lead on internal verification and standardisation.
- Monitor and act on SAR and quality improvement actions.
- Assist with daily staffing coordination and resource planning.
- Ensure timely completion of any UCAS references, and liaise with HE institutions as required.
- Engage with parents of any students under 18 as required, including attending parent evenings, contributing to reports, and attendance reporting as appropriate.
Application Requirements
To ensure compliance with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must complete the application form in full. This includes providing:
- A full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with details of any gaps in employment explained.
- Information on all relevant education and qualifications.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered. Your co-operation helps us maintain the highest standards of safety and care for children and young people.
Benefits
Benefits information is available from MidKent College.
#J-18808-Ljbffr