FE Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship Instructor/Mentor
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,002 to £44,746 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2025 |
| Location: | DE24 9FU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Derby |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0199-25 |
Summary
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
About the College/Department
At the University of Derby, our Institute of Education and Skills is at the heart of shaping the educators, trainers, and leaders of tomorrow. We are dedicated to inspiring, developing, and empowering professionals across education, training, and lifelong learning to transform lives and communities. We deliver high-quality programmes that span teacher training, post-16 education, early years, educational leadership, and workforce development. By combining academic expertise with real-world application, we prepare our students to make an impact in diverse educational settings.
Our Skills and Apprenticeships teams at the University of Derby play a vital role in supporting learners, employers, and industries to thrive. Apprenticeships embody the University’s commitment to widening access, social mobility, and industry engagement, offering pathways for learners to gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to succeed in their chosen careers.
Working in partnership with employers across a wide range of sectors, our programmes are designed to meet workforce needs while supporting individual learners to achieve their potential. From healthcare and engineering to business, digital, and creative industries, apprenticeships at Derby combine academic excellence with practical, hands-on experience.
By equipping people with industry-relevant skills, we not only enhance employability and career progression but also contribute to the growth and resilience of the local and regional economy. Our Skills and Apprenticeships provision reflects the University’s mission to make a genuine difference for students, employers, and communities.
About the Role
As a part-time Electrical/Engineering Apprenticeship Instructor/Mentor (22.2 hours per week), you will play a key role in preparing apprentices for successful careers with Rolls-Royce Submarines and the wider supply chain. You will plan, deliver, and assess high-quality teaching and learning in electrical engineering, combining practical skills training with underpinning theory to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by industry and apprenticeship standards. Using the cutting-edge facilities at the Nuclear Skills Academy, you will provide hands-on instruction, design engaging learning materials, and mentor apprentices both individually and in groups. You’ll also support apprentices in embedding English, Maths, and professional behaviours, ensuring they are well prepared for End-Point Assessment. By working collaboratively with colleagues, employers, and stakeholders, you will contribute to the continued growth and impact of the Nuclear Skills Academy while ensuring apprentices are supported to achieve their best.
Interview Date: 20th October (On-Site)
About You
You will bring professional experience in electrical engineering, supported by relevant vocational qualifications at Level 3 or 4 (or higher). With experience of working in industry and/or Further Education, you will have a strong understanding of apprenticeship delivery and the ability to deliver, mentor, and assess learners to a high standard. Ideally, you will hold a teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards Level 5) and have experience of assessment and verification processes. You’ll be a collaborative team player who values working with colleagues and employers to provide a seamless apprenticeship experience, while also confident in supporting apprentices individually to achieve their goals. Above all, you will be passionate about helping apprentices succeed, combining your technical expertise with a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Paul White, NSA Curriculum Leader via p.white3@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit visit our website for more information.
DBS check
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.
We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes.
About the College/Department
At the University of Derby, our Institute of Education and Skills is at the heart of shaping the educators, trainers, and leaders of tomorrow. We are dedicated to inspiring, developing, and empowering professionals across education, training, and lifelong learning to transform lives and communities. We deliver high-quality programmes that span teacher training, post-16 education, early years, educational leadership, and workforce development. By combining academic expertise with real-world application, we prepare our students to make an impact in diverse educational settings.
Our Skills and Apprenticeships teams at the University of Derby play a vital role in supporting learners, employers, and industries to thrive. Apprenticeships embody the University’s commitment to widening access, social mobility, and industry engagement, offering pathways for learners to gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to succeed in their chosen careers.
Working in partnership with employers across a wide range of sectors, our programmes are designed to meet workforce needs while supporting individual learners to achieve their potential. From healthcare and engineering to business, digital, and creative industries, apprenticeships at Derby combine academic excellence with practical, hands-on experience.
By equipping people with industry-relevant skills, we not only enhance employability and career progression but also contribute to the growth and resilience of the local and regional economy. Our Skills and Apprenticeships provision reflects the University’s mission to make a genuine difference for students, employers, and communities.
About the Role
As a part-time Electrical/Engineering Apprenticeship Instructor/Mentor (22.2 hours per week), you will play a key role in preparing apprentices for successful careers with Rolls-Royce Submarines and the wider supply chain. You will plan, deliver, and assess high-quality teaching and learning in electrical engineering, combining practical skills training with underpinning theory to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by industry and apprenticeship standards. Using the cutting-edge facilities at the Nuclear Skills Academy, you will provide hands-on instruction, design engaging learning materials, and mentor apprentices both individually and in groups. You’ll also support apprentices in embedding English, Maths, and professional behaviours, ensuring they are well prepared for End-Point Assessment. By working collaboratively with colleagues, employers, and stakeholders, you will contribute to the continued growth and impact of the Nuclear Skills Academy while ensuring apprentices are supported to achieve their best.
Interview Date: 20th October (On-Site)
About You
You will bring professional experience in electrical engineering, supported by relevant vocational qualifications at Level 3 or 4 (or higher). With experience of working in industry and/or Further Education, you will have a strong understanding of apprenticeship delivery and the ability to deliver, mentor, and assess learners to a high standard. Ideally, you will hold a teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards Level 5) and have experience of assessment and verification processes. You’ll be a collaborative team player who values working with colleagues and employers to provide a seamless apprenticeship experience, while also confident in supporting apprentices individually to achieve their goals. Above all, you will be passionate about helping apprentices succeed, combining your technical expertise with a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
Benefits
Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
Discounted onsite gym
Cycle to Work scheme
A flexible working environment
A commitment to personal and professional development
Key Contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Paul White, NSA Curriculum Leader via p.white3@derby.ac.uk
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk
Important Information
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit visit our website for more information.
DBS check
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.