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Mechanical Engineering Teacher/Assessor

Dovetail & Slate
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£37,500 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Tutor/Assessor in Mechanical Engineering offers a salary of up to £37,500 per annum.
  • Candidates must possess a recognized teaching qualification and have a minimum of 6 years' industry experience in Mechanical Engineering.
  • This permanent, full-time role involves delivering classroom-based learning and conducting workplace assessments for Level 3 apprentices.
  • The job requires effective communication with employers to support apprentices' development and ensure curriculum relevance.
  • Additional benefits include a Teachers Pension with a 23.68% employer contribution and 44 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.

Job Title: Tutor / Assessor - Mechanical Engineering (Apprenticeships Level 3)

Salary: Up to £37,500 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Location: Yorkshire

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Mechanical Engineering through high-quality education and mentorship? We are looking for two experienced and enthusiastic Tutor/Assessors to deliver and assess Level 3 Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeships.

This is a permanent full-time position, not suitable for temporary or contract-based candidates, due to the critical importance of employer engagement and learner continuity.

Key Responsibilities
  • Teaching: Deliver engaging classroom-based learning 2 days per week, covering a range of Mechanical Engineering topics tailored to apprentice needs.

  • Assessment: Conduct workplace assessments 2 days per week, supporting learners' progress and ensuring alignment with apprenticeship standards.

  • Administration & Planning: 1 day per week is allocated for preparation, paperwork, meetings, and continuous professional development.

  • Maintain regular and productive communication with employers to support apprentices' development and ensure curriculum relevance.

Essential Criteria
  • A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, CertEd, or equivalent).

  • An assessing qualification (e.g., TAQA, A1, D32/33) - preferred, but support will be provided to the right candidate to gain this qualification.

  • Apprentice-trained with a minimum of 6 years' industry experience in Mechanical Engineering.

Desirable Technical Teaching Experience(not all required, but any combination is advantageous)
  • Conventional Turning & Milling

  • Hand Fitting

  • Basic CNC Milling & Turning

  • CAD / CAM (including 3D Printing)

  • 6 Axis Robotics

  • Mechanical & Electrical Principles

  • Hydraulics & Pneumatics

  • Health & Safety, Communication, and Efficiency in Engineering

What We Offer
  • Teachers Pension (23.68% employer contribution)
  • Salary up to £37,500
  • 44 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
  • Engagement with motivated learners and committed employer

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.