Lecturer in Automotive

Are you a passionate Automotive professional who enjoys sharing technical expertise and helping learners develop practical skills for real-world careers? Do you want to inspire future technicians to overcome barriers, gain confidence, and achieve industry-recognised qualifications?

Whether you’re an experienced Automotive lecturer or a skilled industry professional ready to move into teaching, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners’ futures.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your automotive knowledge to a supportive, learner-focused environment where hands-on teaching and progression are at the heart of what we do.

What We Offer

Salary: 

Unqualified Teacher: £29,294

Qualified Teacher: £31,885 - £40,814 per year
(Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Full Time – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension

• Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays

• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break

• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it

• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses

• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active

• Professional Development – fully funded qualifications and structured CPD

• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A stable, rewarding teaching role — designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.

What You’ll Do

• Teach and assess learners across a range of Automotive programmes, from entry level to Level 3

• Deliver engaging, practical workshop and classroom-based sessions

• Support learners in developing technical competence, confidence, and employability skills

• Use industry-relevant equipment and real-world examples to bring learning to life

• Maintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and learner wellbeing

• Track learner progress, assess practical and theoretical work, and provide constructive feedback

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant Automotive qualification (Level 3 or above)

• Strong industry knowledge across vehicle maintenance and repair

• Experience working in the automotive industry and/or supporting learners or apprentices

• A commitment to inclusive teaching and learner success

• A teaching qualification is welcomed — but if you don’t yet have one, we’ll support you to gain it while you work

Why Become a Lecturer?

Make a real difference — and enjoy:

• A healthier work-life balance

• A respected, stable career in further education

• The opportunity to shape the next generation of skilled automotive professionals

• A meaningful role where confidence, competence, and careers are built in the workshop

Help learners drive their futures forward — one skill at a time.

Inspire skills. Build careers. Teach Automotive.

If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling and hands-on role in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 12th May 2026 

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.