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Technician/Lecturer (Lecturer A) - Engineering

Exeter College

Devon

  • £23,520 - £24,905 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
18 June 2023

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity within the College for a Technician/Lecturer with expertise in Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering.

You will be working with a caring team who are highly motivated and dedicated to deliver training to full time 16-18 and apprentices completing EAL, City and Guilds and BTEC Level 2 up to Level 4 HNC engineering subjects. We are looking for someone who can prepare and instruct students using Mills, Lathes, and other mechanical equipment for our engineering workshops as well as deliver subject content. CNC operation and setting would be desirable for this role.

As an Outstanding college we pride ourselves in innovation, the successful candidate will also have an opportunity to work on our latest investments in manufacturing which include 3D printers, Resin printing, laser engraving and to be installed over the summer of 2023 3 new kilns for the process of casting.

Experience of working with mechanical systems is essential. If you feel that you have a relevant engineering background and relevant expertise and are passionate about ensuring the UK’s future engineers are appropriately qualified, we would very much like to hear from you. 

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Andy Wells, Head of Faculty on 01392 400370.

Our values – Ambition, Collaboration, Energy

Our values are what make us, us. Please do take a couple of minutes to learn more about them. Our Values | Exeter College

Your benefits

We recognise that taking regular breaks from work is important. The College offers full time teaching staff up to 46 days off per year (this includes 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and a period of operational closure at Christmas closure (which has been 8 days in recent years). You will also have the opportunity to join the Teachers’ Pension scheme; find out more at Teachers' Pensions (teacherspensions.co.uk).

As a member of our team, you will also have access to a range of excellent benefits and discounts, along with staff development opportunities, wellbeing services and activities. 

If you would like to apply today, please go to http://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/College/Jobs.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 18th June 2023 at midnight.

We will be holding a selection process for this position on Monday 26th June 2023.

Please click here to hear from some of our staff about their experience of working as part of our team.

Key Information

At Exeter College we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. 

All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. 

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We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

We do not accept CVs, no agencies please.

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About Exeter College

Exeter & North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC) is one of the largest place‑based college groups in the country, created through the merger of Exeter College and North Devon College (formerly Petroc) in early 2026.

The Group provides coast‑to‑coast education for over 16,000 learners across three campuses in Exeter, Tiverton and Barnstaple.

ENDC brings together Exeter College in Exeter, the Exeter College Centre for Progression in Tiverton, and North Devon College in Barnstaple to deliver a unified, high‑quality learning experience for the region.

Exeter College

Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi‑award‑winning education provider in Devon, with campuses in Exeter and Tiverton. Our ambition to be an exceptional college is driven by the commitment and enthusiasm of our staff. Across multiple sites, we offer a wide range of rewarding roles with extensive training, development, and progression opportunities.

Featured in the 2025 Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work and a proud Disability Confident employer, we strive to create an environment where all staff feel valued, engaged, and able to thrive.

North Devon College

North Devon College is an ambitious and inclusive education provider, committed to helping every learner reach their full potential. Our staff are passionate, collaborative, and driven to deliver outstanding learning experiences that transform lives and strengthen our community.

Located in stunning surroundings with easy access to Exmoor, Dartmoor, and the South West Coast Path, we offer rewarding careers with a true work‑life balance.

If you would like to join our team of exceptional people in either Exeter, Tiverton or Barnstaple, please have a look at our vacancies below.

Our Benefits

We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:

🔹 Two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff

🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a Christmas shutdown

🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees

🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year

🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Pluxee platform, plus the ability to access student discount sites with your college e-mail

🔹 Be able to register and join Blue Light Card and have access to over 10,000 discounts

🔹 Access to 24-hour counselling services

Principal

John Laramy

Values and vision

Exeter College aims to be an exceptional college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.

North Devon College aims to inspire ambition through inclusive education, enabling every learner to reach their fullest potential.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.

Ofsted report

“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”

View Exeter College’s latest Ofsted report

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