Main Grade Lecturer - Aviation Engineering
About this role
Main Grade Lecturer - Aviation Engineering
Application Deadline: 13 July 2026
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Southgate Campus
Compensation: £35,849 - £47,299 / year
Description
Do you have a background in aviation or engineering and a desire to pass that expertise on to the next generation? Are you looking for a role where your industry knowledge and practical experience make a genuine difference every day? If so, we would love to hear from you.
As our new Aviation Engineering Lecturer, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across aviation and engineering programmes at our Southgate campus, helping learners at a range of levels build the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours they need to succeed in this exciting sector.
You will plan and deliver engaging, inclusive sessions aligned to awarding body requirements, support learners through assessment and tracking, and contribute to curriculum development and employer-linked activity. Whether you are in the workshop, the classroom or working with an industry partner, you will be helping learners take real steps towards a career in aviation and engineering.
About Barnet and Southgate College
We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities.
We change lives, empower individuals and connect communities.
We are an ambitious, forward-thinking further education college in North London, proud to serve diverse communities across Barnet, Southgate and beyond. Our 2030 Vision is bold: to be a leading provider of learning and skills development, fostering exceptional educational experiences, driven by innovation, collaboration and excellence.
Our Engineering provision is built on strong subject expertise, effective employer engagement and a commitment to giving learners access to industry-relevant learning. You will be joining a team that values professional knowledge, encourages curriculum innovation and gives you the scope to make a real contribution beyond the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing
Here is a flavour of what you will be getting involved in:
- Inspiring teaching: Deliver high-quality, inclusive Aviation Engineering sessions across a range of levels and abilities, combining strong subject knowledge with engaging, practical pedagogy.
- Learner success: Monitor and track learner progress, provide meaningful feedback and support students to achieve their qualifications and progress into employment or further study.
- Pastoral support: Act as Personal Tutor and/or Course Manager, monitoring attendance, liaising with parents, guardians and support agencies, and supporting learner wellbeing.
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Planning and preparation: Prepare effective schemes of work, lesson plans and assessments that are flexible, inclusive and embed English, Maths and functional skills.
Assessment and quality: Contribute to internal verification, quality assurance processes and compliance with awarding body requirements, including preparation for external inspection. - Industry links: Support the development of work placement opportunities and contribute to employer-engaged learning and enrichment activity.
- College community: Participate in recruitment, enrolment, parents evenings, marketing events and other college-wide activities.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
What You'll Bring
We are looking for someone who combines deep technical knowledge with a commitment to inclusive, high-quality teaching.
Essential
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in an Aviation Engineering discipline
- A teaching qualification (e.g. CertEd or equivalent), or commitment to achieving one within 2 years of appointment, supported through College Staff Development
- Experience teaching or training learners in an engineering or aviation-related subject
- Experience of planning, delivering and assessing learning programmes
- Experience supporting learners across a range of levels and abilities, including those with additional learning needs
- Strong subject knowledge in aviation engineering
- Good classroom management and learner engagement skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding
Even Better If You Have...
- A recognised industry or professional aviation qualification
- An assessor and/or Internal Verifier qualification
- Industry experience within the aviation or engineering sectors
- Experience of quality assurance, internal verification or inspection preparation
- Experience teaching across Levels 1 to 5
- Experience contributing to curriculum development and continuous improvement
- Knowledge of work placement or employer-engaged learning
- Experience embedding English, Maths and functional skills into vocational delivery
Benefits
Read our Employee Pledge here!
The College offers employees a generous holiday allowance of 55 days annual leave for our academic staff plus bank holidays. Pro Rata'd for part time employees. We also offer an attractive package of optional benefits for employees to take advantage of - please see below a list of our current staff benefits available at the College.
Taking Teaching Further (National initiative)
An early career support package would be available for eligible successful candidates to support new Teachers in all T Level pathway subjects and Maths, English and SEND subjects. Please click this link for further details.
Targeted Retention payments for FE Teachers
Targeted retention payments are available for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects as outlined on the government link - please click here for more information.
Annual Season Ticket Loans
We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go!
A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Targeted retention payments are available for eligible successful candidates in specific subjects as outlined on the government link - please click here for more information.
Annual Season Ticket Loans
We offer permanent or contract staff with a minimum of a 12 month contract the option to purchase an annual season ticket loan without the big financial hit in one go!
A season ticket loan will spread the cost over the course of a year by using the salary sacrifice scheme, this helps with your finances and is paid back monthly through your salary.
Cycle to Work Scheme
The scheme is an incentive for staff, offering tax free bikes through bike shops and is run by Cyclescheme Ltd. You can get a tax-free bike, which for most people means they save around 32% of the cost for a new bike!
Employee Support Helpline
The Employee Assistance Helpline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They provide you and your family with counselling and advice, covering a variety of personal or workplace issues. It is free to use and all calls are confidential.
Eye Tests for DSE Users
The College will refund the cost of regular eye tests for staff that use Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their duties.
Flu vouchers
We offer established staff a free flu vaccination voucher to take to a large range of local high street pharmacies.
Gym Facilities
Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments
A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
High Street Discounts
Our Sports Centre at Southgate Campus is available for all staff with cardio, strength and conditioning equipment. The 2-floor gym is free for members of staff to use Monday to Friday within term time.
Hair Salon Services and Beauty Treatments
A range of competitively-priced hairdressing services are accessible at our Colindale Campus. Regularly providing special staff offers which is convenient during lunch hours or after work.
High Street Discounts
Discount for teachers is a shopping benefits website for staff which gives access to fantastic savings on leading retail brands, plus lots of great special offers! We also have staff discount available with local high street stores within walking distance of our three main campuses.
Company at a glance
Barnet and Southgate College is a further education college that works in partnership with local, regional and national employers to provide bespoke training specific to industry needs.
The College has a dedicated Enterprise and Employment team that works with a network of local employers and national companies to develop and provide training that meets their requirements and creates apprenticeship opportunities.
The College focuses on technology and business, offering a range of qualifications and professional development courses at specialised training centres.
Along with industry-led qualifications in business, childcare, health and social care and computing, the College also offers facilities to train in gas, plumbing and construction skills at the Colindale Campus; arts, new media, animation and VFX studios at the Barnet Campus, and sports, engineering and electrical installation workshops at the Southgate Campus.
The Southgate Campus is also home to our SEN Centre, which provides specialist courses for those with learning disabilities and/or difficulties.
Founded2011
Team Size501-1,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryEducation
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Websitebarnetsouthgate.ac.uk
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Top Benefits
- 55 Days Annual Leave
- Bank Holidays
- Early Career Support Package
- Targeted Retention Payments
- Annual Season Ticket Loans
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Support Helpline
- Eye Tests For Dse Users
- Flu Vouchers
- Free Gym Facilities
- Hair Salon And Beauty Treatment Discounts
- High Street Discounts
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