Lecturer (Marine Engineering)

Lecturer (Marine Engineering)

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high‑quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we’re proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.

The Role

Fleetwood Nautical College, part of the Blackpool and The Fylde College group and one of the UK's leading centres for maritime education and training, is seeking an experienced Casual Bank Lecturer in Marine Engineering to join our growing Maritime Engineering team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering our Small Vessel Chief Engineer (SVCE) provision, preparing apprentices and cadets for their MCA written examinations and oral assessments, and supporting teaching in electrical and electronic engineering. You will hold a Class 1 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency, or equivalent seagoing management level experience, and bring a strong understanding of marine engineering systems alongside a genuine passion for developing the next generation of seafarers.

A teaching qualification or Advance HE Fellowship would be desirable, although we will support the right candidate to achieve this. With a significant new cohort of apprentices about to begin, this is an exciting opportunity to share your professional expertise, help raise examination success, and contribute to the continued growth of our small vessel training offer, working alongside dedicated colleagues on our specialist campus with its engine room simulators and workshop facilities on the Fylde coast.

Essential

• -Holder of Maritime and Coastguard Agency marine engineering certification, ideally a Class 1 Chief Engineer (Unlimited) Certificate of Competency, or an equivalent senior marine engineering qualification
• -Recent sea going or examination system experience, so that the candidate is familiar with the current structure, standard and expectations of the MCA written and oral examinations
• -Ability to teach across marine engineering subjects including electrical, electronic and control content relevant to the Maritime Engineering programme

Desirable

• -Undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in marine engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or a closely related discipline
• -A recognised teaching qualification, for example a PGCE, Certificate in Education or Diploma in Education and Training
• -Fellowship or Membership of Advance HE (formerly the Higher Education Academy), or willingness to work towards it
• -Experience of assessing, internally verifying or preparing candidates for professional maritime examinations

What We Offer

We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you’ll benefit from:

• Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period
• An excellent pension scheme
• Professional development and funded training opportunities
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

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Working with Us

At B&FC, you’ll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles – Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference.

How we support you

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.

Please note that a full application must be submitted in order to apply for this role, as CVs alone cannot be accepted

Rewards and Benefits

Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™ 

• Enhanced leave allowance of 50 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68%employer contribution
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 8.1%employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Internal Coaching Service
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
• Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Occupational Health
• FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
• FREE eye tests
• Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
• FREE healthy breakfast
• Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
• Health and beauty salon
• Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners. 

All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act (2013 and 2020) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, and you can check whether your conviction or caution is spent by visiting the  Disclosure Calculator

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If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please visit our website.