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Lecturer in Aeronautical Engineering

Job details
Posting date: 16 June 2025
Salary: £42,656.40 to £46,818 per year
Additional salary information: From £42,656.40 (unqualified) - £46,818 (qualified Level 5 teaching and above). Depending on qualifications and expertise.
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 June 2025
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: West Herts College
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 2993W

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Summary

The School of Engineering is looking for a Lecturer to start in August 2025 who can use their industry knowledge to help our budding Aeronautical Engineers to excel.

We are looking to recruit an innovative and creative individual with excellent industry experience and knowledge in Aeronautical Electronics and Mechanical Engineering to ensure our students are prepared for the world of work and qualified to industry requirements in Aeronautical Engineering. Knowledge of Aircraft Engineering, CAD and BTEC qualifications would also be advantageous.

As well as the relevant experience, we are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for helping people of all abilities to achieve their potential. You will need to be proactive, professional and above all be able to support students to develop in their vocational and wider employability skills, such as English and Maths. The right individual needs to be flexible in their approach and willing to maintain an up-to-date understanding of developments within the Aeronautical engineering industry, including legislation.

The successful candidate will be required to develop and deliver qualifications to students in both theory and practical BTEC applications and will be teaching on full-time Level 3 courses. Teaching qualifications and experience are desirable, but teacher training will be provided on the job, and we would love to hear from anyone already experienced in Aeronautical Engineering. This post is working 37 hours a week and the successful candidate will be based at our Hemel campus.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 29th June 2025, with interviews taking place week commencing Monday 7th July 2025.

You’ll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you’ll be encouraged to upskill.

We have a free on site gym and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.

If you have any questions or queries please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role please contact us.

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