A new career is waiting for you at Colchester Institute

Help shape the future of Engineering and Electrical in North Essex!

Alison Andreas

Colchester Institute is seeking passionate and skilled professionals for a range of teaching and management roles, which have arisen through high and growing demand for engineering and electrical expertise among local employers, including transformative local major infrastructure projects.

Would you consider helping to bridge the skills gap by sharing your industry knowledge and playing a vital role in shaping the engineers and electricians of tomorrow?

We are seeking both experienced teachers and industry professionals without teaching experience who would welcome the opportunity to share their skills, knowledge and experience with the next generation of engineers. We provide full teacher training and plenty of day to day support.

These are exciting roles, in a friendly team, within a fantastic college, but don’t just take it from me – click on the videos below to hear from others who have made the leap from industry to further education!

Are you looking to progress in your current career?

Or are you looking to shape the future of Engineering and to make a difference?

Here at Colchester Institute, we have a multitude of vacancies in the Engineering and Electrical Department. From management roles to teaching and part-time options where expertise is a key factor in delivering essential training.

What do we offer for these vacancies?

  • Golden Hello of £5,000
  • Skills Supplement – Salary uplift of £5,000
  • Job Security
  • Enhanced Pension Scheme
  • *Generous Annual Leave entitlement (*up to 43 days)
  • Christmas Closure
  • Fully funded Teacher Training
  • Part-time options available – teach alongside your current role
  • ‘New to Teaching’ support package
  • … Plus many more corporate benefits

Engineering and Electrical Vacancies:

Assistant Area Head:
Engineering & Electrical Renewables

Contract Type:
Permanent – Full Time

Salary: £47,443 – £48,713

Closing Date: April 2025

Apprenticeship Manager:
Engineering and Professional

Contract Type:
Permanent – Full Time

Salary: £47,443 – £48,713

Closing Date: April 2025

Lecturer in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Maintenance

Contract Type:
Permanent – Part Time

Salary: £38,535 – £46,212

Closing Date: April 2025

Lecturer in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering

Contract Type:
Permanent – Part Time

Salary: £38,535 – £46,212

Closing Date: April 2025

Lecturer in Electrical
Engineering

Contract Type:
Permanent – Part Time

Salary: £38,535 – £46,212

Closing Date: April 2025

Lecturer in
Engineering

Contract Type:
Permanent – Part Time

Salary: £38,535 – £46,212

Closing Date: April 2025