Instructor - Mechanical Engineering

Overview

Role:
Instructor – Mechanical Engineering

Location:

Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus
Salary/Benefits:
Salary between £26,780 and £31,415 per annum DOE and Qualifications; 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays;
People’s pension;
Retail and Leisure Discounts; professional and personal development opportunities; access to college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year
Contract Type:
Permanent – Full Time
UK based contract;
Right to Work in the UK required. Sponsorship is not offered. Employment is subject to evidence of Right to Work in the UK.

About the Role

We are seeking an Instructor in Mechanical Engineering to join our Engineering department at The Bedford College Group. As an Instructor, you play an important role in the success of our students through practical instruction and assessment, in a hands-on learning environment.

• Practical Instruction & Assessment – Deliver hands-on training in fitting, milling, turning, and maintenance, assess learners’ competence and provide constructive feedback.
• Workshop Oversight & Safety – Manage workshop environments, ensure equipment is maintained, hazards are controlled, and health and safety regulations are followed.
• Resource Preparation & Support – Prepare practical learning materials, support classroom delivery, and facilitate resource-based learning across multiple programmes.
• Quality Assurance & Administration – Carry out verification duties, maintain inventory records, and complete administrative tasks such as registers and progress reports.
• Team Collaboration & Compliance – Attend team meetings, uphold safeguarding and EDI standards, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and high-performing learning environment.

• Qualifications & Industry Knowledge – Level 2 qualification in the specialism, GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade A–C), and up-to-date knowledge of industry practices and workshop safety procedures.
• Teaching & Assessment Readiness – Willingness to work towards teaching, assessor, and verifier qualifications, with the ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences and demonstrate practical tasks.
• Communication & Teamwork – Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work with young people and diverse groups, and contribute positively to team goals and collaboration.
• Organisation & Reliability – Proven ability to manage workload independently, meet deadlines, maintain equipment, and consistently demonstrate high job performance with a flexible and punctual approach.
• Safeguarding & Professionalism – Committed to safeguarding responsibilities, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and willing to undertake first aid and professional development to support student welfare and safety.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy. Interviews to be held: TBC.

• Valuing Teamwork
• Improving Continuously
• Student Centred
• Inclusive
• Open and Caring
• Nurturing Education Excellence

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 and is the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through annually. The Group includes Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, The Corby Sixth Form, and the National College for Motorsport, among others. It also offers community-based Learning Centres to widen accessibility to education and training.

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.