Wigan & Leigh College – The North-West’s Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC)

This is a brilliant opportunity to join our expanding community of talented, committed and inspirational colleagues.

Working in a dynamic, values led organisation, this role is for those who are passionate about development and innovation, within a lively college community.

We offer a range of benefits, including health and wellbeing support, flexible working, discounts on travel, parking and gym memberships through our exciting Benefits Platform, Green Car Scheme, Medicash, personal development opportunities and attractive pension schemes.

Join Wigan & Leigh College on our Journey to Outstanding

From our roots as a Mining Technical College to becoming the North-West’s Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC), Wigan & Leigh College has always been at the heart of skills and industry. With over 6,500 students and a turnover of £26m, the College is in a strong position to continue to grow and achieve our ambitious vision of becoming Outstanding.

Joining our team means being part of a collaborative regional network, working alongside employers and partner colleges to address skills challenges and shape the future of construction across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognised programme that is making a real difference to learners, employers and communities.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Civil Engineering Lecturer to inspire and support our learners. You will:

• Deliver engaging and innovative lessons in civil engineering, from fundamentals to advanced topics.
• Share your industry knowledge and expertise to prepare learners for successful careers.
• Support and guide learners to achieve their full potential.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive and professional learning environment.
• Contribute to the continuous development of our civil engineering provision, ensuring it remains at the cutting edge of industry practice.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong background in civil engineering, ideally with industry or project experience.
• A passion for education, skills development, and shaping the next generation of professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A teaching qualification is desirable – but if you don’t have one, don’t worry! We’ll support you to gain your teaching qualifications as part of your journey with us.

Why Join Us?

At Wigan & Leigh College, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team where your skills can truly make an impact. We offer:

• State-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard equipment.
• A welcoming, inclusive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, including fully funded teacher training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
• Health & wellbeing support
• Flexible working options
• Discounts on travel, parking & gym memberships
• Green Car Scheme & Medicash
• Attractive pension schemes

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list. To comply with legislation, you are required to obtain a DBS check for your role. We will be asking Protocol National Ltd/Esafeguarding Ltd to undertake this process on our behalf.