Industry Experts Looking for a Career Change — We Want to Hear from
You
While applicants with teaching or assessing qualifications are welcome, we also strongly
encourage applications from experienced welding and fabrication professionals who are fully
qualified in the disciplines below and are looking for a new challenge. If you have years of
industry experience and want to pass on your skills to the next generation, make a real
difference to young people’s futures and move into a stable, rewarding education career, we
will support you in developing the teaching and assessing skills needed for the role.
The Role
We are seeking a Welding & Fabrication Instructor / Assessor to join our growing
Engineering team. This role involves the delivery and assessment of units within the Level 2
Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) qualification through the awarding body EAL.
You will teach and assess:
• Mandatory units, including:
o Health & Safety
o Working in an Engineering Environment
o Communicating Technical Information
• Specialist practical units, including:
o MAG (MIG) and TIG welding
o Platework fabrication
o Sheet metal and plasma cutting
A Growing Programme with a Strong Future
Recruitment to our Post-16 Pre-Apprenticeship Programme has exceeded expectations this
academic year, making this an exciting time to join UTC South Durham. This programme is a
key growth area for the organisation, with learner numbers expected to increase year on
year.
Looking ahead, we plan to expand our engineering offer beyond Fabrication & Welding, CAD
and Mechanical Engineering to include Electrical Installation, Additive manufacturing and
Maintenance. We also anticipate the need to expand our facilities as our provision grows.
About the Team and the Learners
You will join a highly experienced Engineering team delivering the full Level 2 PEO diploma.
This course is designed for learners who have not yet secured an apprenticeship, enabling
them to complete the level 2 qualification and progress directly into a Level 3 apprenticeship.
Our industry partners fully endorse the programme and value it as an effective way of
preparing learners who are work-ready, skilled, and motivated.
Safeguarding and Equality
UTC South Durham is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to
appropriate safeguarding checks.
A Different Kind of Engineering Career
What you’ll get:
• Term-time working only — no work during school holidays (approximately 13
weeks’ holiday per year)
• Sociable hours — regular daytime hours, Monday to Friday
• Competitive salary with a generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Job security in a growing, well-funded programme
• The chance to pass on your skills to the next generation of engineers
Make a Real Difference to the Region
The North East has a proud engineering heritage — and a real need for skilled, work-ready
apprentices. As an Instructor here, you won’t just be teaching; you’ll be shaping the careers
of young people who go on to work for the manufacturers and engineering firms across
County Durham and beyond. Many of our learners are one qualification away from securing
a Level 3 apprenticeship. Your expertise could be the thing that gets them there.
Closing date: 12.00noon Friday 19th June 2026 | Interviews: tbc
To arrange an informal discussion, please email: steve.bennett@utcsouthdurham.org
No agencies please.
