Before joining Solent in 2004, Rob was a lecturer at Fareham College, teaching mechanics, engineering business and drawing on BTEC and NC/HNC/GNVQ courses; and after that, a lecturer at Eastleigh College, teaching building services on BTEC courses. During his PGCE placement in 2002/03, Rob taught on A-level, GCSE Maths and Access to Science Maths, and City & Guilds engineering courses.