Rail Engineering Lecturer

About The Role

Swap Leaves on the Line for Lessons in the Classroom - Keep the Future of Rail on Track

At East Kent Colleges Group, you can use your industry skills to inspire others - and still enjoy a cuppa while you do it.

As a Lecturer of Rail Engineering at Eastchurch, you will play a vital role in developing the next generation of skilled engineers. You will teach, train and assess students in a variety of learning environments, ensuring every learner receives a high-quality educational experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging and practical lessons to a diverse range of learners
• Training and assessing students to at least Level 2 NVQ standard in Rail Engineering
• Providing support and guidance to help learners achieve their full potential
• Leading on designated study programmes or courses, taking responsibility for the design, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum
• Ensuring that lessons reflect current industry practices and standards
• Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports all learners

About the role:

• Based primarily at our Eastchurch Campus, teaching community and Category D prisoners from Standford Hill on day release
• Some delivery may also take place at our Dover/ Shepherdswell site

Why join EKC Group and work in education?

• Make a lasting difference in people's lives by helping learners gain new skills and career opportunities
• Share your industry expertise and inspire the next generation of professionals
• Benefit from ongoing professional development and teaching qualifications (if not already held)
• Join a supportive, passionate team within a forward-thinking and inclusive college group
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, and career growth opportunities
• Step into a role where your hard-earned skills and weather-tested experience shape the future - without the rain, cold mornings, or leaves on the line

We pride ourselves in the support we can give those who are new to teaching, with ongoing training and coaching through our Teacher Academy which includes digital skills support. If you do not have any teaching experience or teacher qualifications but have a passion for sharing your knowledge and would like to be considered for this teaching role please apply.

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

• Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern - aligned with our academic calendar
• Teacher Training - we support new teachers with a £7000 investment in your training and coaching through our in-house Teaching Academy
• Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work transitions
• Competitive Pension Scheme - 28% company contribution
• Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030

About You What We're Looking For

Bring your hands-on rail experience and passion for the trade into the classroom - inspiring others to follow in your footsteps. We're looking for someone who's not only skilled in their craft but ready to motivate, guide, and develop the next generation of rail engineers.

In this role, you'll:

• Plan and deliver engaging, practical, and innovative lessons that bring industry to life
• Assess and track student progress, identifying opportunities for extra support and celebrating success
• Inspire learners to achieve their qualifications and gain the confidence to thrive in the industry
• Teach a range of Level 1 and Level 2 study programmes, adapting your approach to meet learner needs
• Create a positive, professional learning environment that reflects real-world standards and expectations
• Use your industry knowledge to show learners what success looks like beyond the classroom

We're looking for someone who:

• Is organised, creative, and confident communicating with people from all backgrounds
• Has a positive, supportive approach and the ability to bring out the best in every learner
• Demonstrates strong classroom management skills and a passion for developing others
• Ideally has experience teaching or training others - but if not, we'll provide full teacher training and support you every step of the way

Ready to apply?

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we'll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us at

Please note that there are two salary scale points for our Lecturer positions. All candidates will start at the introductory salary scale point unless certain criteria are met. Lecturers will normally move up to the highest salary scale once one full academic year of teaching for our group is complete. (Lecturers must be in post by 1st September in any given year to qualify and this is subject to approval). Therefore, internal applicants in the same role may qualify for the higher salary scale, although should seek clarification