Lecturer in Instrumentation and Control

Dovetail & Slate
Middlesbrough, DL6 3QB, United Kingdom
Last week
£30,000 – £40,000 pa

Salary

£30,000 – £40,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
29 May 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

45 days annual leave plus bank holidays Teachers' Pension Scheme
Lecturer in Instrumentation & Controls

Location: North East

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum

Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual Hours: 37 hours per week

Basis: Full Time, Permanent

Pension: Teachers' Pension Scheme

Join Our Team

We are looking for an innovative and dedicated Lecturer in Instrumentation and Control to join a thriving Engineering department in the North East. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching, support curriculum development, and help shape the next generation of engineers within the fields of instrumentation, control systems, and automation.

The successful candidate will combine strong academic knowledge with relevant industry experience to inspire learners and contribute to a culture of excellence in teaching and learning.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Lecturer in Instrumentation and Control, you will:

  • Deliver and manage high-quality, inclusive teaching, learning, and assessment in Instrumentation and Control Systems within the Engineering sector.
  • Provide both practical and theoretical instruction in specialist areas relating to instrumentation and control systems.
  • Support students in both their academic and personal development, helping them achieve their full potential.
  • Develop engaging lesson plans that connect classroom learning with real-world engineering applications.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the learner experience and support a diverse range of student needs.
  • Contribute to student recruitment, retention, achievement, and progression through effective guidance and support.
What We're Looking For

We are seeking candidates who:

  • Are a qualified Teacher or are willing to work towards achieving a teaching qualification.
  • Hold a minimum Level 5 qualification in Instrumentation Engineering.
  • Have GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
  • Possess relevant industrial experience within Instrumentation Engineering - Essential.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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