Lecturer in Motor Vehicle

Lecturer in Motor Vehicle

Job Reference Number: SA3247

This role may be eligible for a targeted retention incentive payment of up to £6,000. For full details and eligibility criteria please see Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers - (url removed) (www.(url removed))

Turn your automotive expertise into a rewarding teaching career! Whether you're an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking for a new challenge, you'll inspire the next generation of technicians while continuing to develop your own career in a supportive and well-equipped learning environment.

As our Lecturer in Motor Vehicle, you will:

• Deliver engaging, practical and inspiring teaching across Entry Level to Level 3 Motor Vehicle and Motorsport programmes.
• Prepare learners for successful careers by developing their technical knowledge, practical competence and professional behaviours.
• Plan, assess and monitor learner progress, providing high-quality feedback that enables every student to achieve their potential.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and employers to maintain an industry-relevant curriculum that reflects current automotive technologies and employer needs.

What we can offer you in this role:

• Teach from our unique Shoreham Airport campus, using specialist automotive and motorsport workshops equipped with industry-standard facilities.
• Join a high-performing, supportive team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous professional development.
• Build strong links with leading employers, providing students with valuable industry placements, enrichment opportunities and clear progression routes.
• Be trusted to bring your industry expertise into the classroom, helping shape the next generation of automotive professionals.

What you will bring to the role:

• A Level 3 qualification (or above) in Motor Vehicle, Automotive Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Current or recent industry experience within the automotive, motorsport or vehicle maintenance sector.
• A passion for developing people, with the ability to motivate and inspire learners from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, together with a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, learning and student outcomes.

Our Staff Benefits - see attached job pack for further information.

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with the Group contributing 28.68% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 40 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a range of discount schemes including shopping, restaurants, gym, travel, cinema and onsite facilities.

• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.

Looking to get into teaching?

• We are always looking for people from industry to share their knowledge and expertise.
• We offer a fully funded Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship, plus other alternative options.

Closing date:         10 August 2026

Interview date:      18 August 2026