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Lecturer in Motor Vehicle

Crawley
6 months ago
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Chichester College Group have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Lecturer in Motor Vehicle at our Crawley campus. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £26,716 - £41,659 per annum, plus £610 Crawley Weighting Allowance.

The Lecturer in Motor Vehiclerole:

Are you an experienced and passionate engineering professional looking to inspire the next generation of mechanics, engineers & automotive technicians? Crawley College is recruiting for a Lecturer in Motor Vehicle to join our Automotive team and help shape our students' future careers.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Motor Vehicle Lecturer to deliver engaging theory and practical lessons to students enrolled on our Motor Vehicle Maintenance qualifications, designed to provide students with a solid foundation in motor vehicle systems and maintenance practices.

Based at our Crawley campus, as our Lecturer in Motor Vehicle you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality teaching and training to our engaged students. Your expertise and enthusiasm will ignite their passion for the Automotive trade, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this exciting industry.

Key Responsibilities of our Lecturer in Motor Vehicle:

Undertaking teaching and learning related activities, including tutoring, as agreed.

Ensuring that appropriate learning materials are prepared and assessments and assignments are undertaken in a timely manner.

Undertaking administration and provide reports and statistics regarding student and teaching matters.

Taking an active role in the achievement of high individual student retention and success rates, meeting or surpassing the relevant targets for each.

Developing curricula and learning activities, taking into consideration literacy and numeracy development, and equality and diversity.

Understanding personal responsibilities in relation to Safeguarding.

Keeping up-to-date with current issues, changes, and policies relating to the educational sector.

Our ideal Lecturer in Motor Vehicle should have the below skills and experience:

Relevant industrial/commercial/subject experience

Working knowledge of motor vehicle engineering

Level 3 (or equivalent) in related subject

Time management skills, organisational skills and the ability to meet targets and deadlines

Innovative and creative in meeting the needs of learners

Closing date: 28th April 2025

Interview date: TBC

The Chichester College Group has seven colleges, Anglia Examinations, First Steps Childcare Group, Chichester English School and 2,600 staff spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. This makes us the largest college group in Sussex, providing high quality learning opportunities for over 25,000 students every year.

We offer generous pension schemes, hybrid working opportunities, college closure days over the Christmas period (which is not deducted from annual leave entitlement) plus the option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave, and discounts at onsite facilities such as gym membership and nursery fees at certain campuses

If you would like to learn more about our Lecturer in Motor Vehicle role, then please click ‘apply’ today!

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