Lecturer in Motor Vehicle

Shoreham-by-Sea
5 months ago
Applications closed

Chichester College Group have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Lecturer in Motor Vehicle at our unique Shoreham Airport 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 pro rata (ie, £21,372- £33,327).

Work Pattern: 29.6 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

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You will receive a £3,000 (pro rata, ie, £2,400) retention payment paid on the successful completion of your probationary period in the role.

Are you a skilled and passionate automotive professional ready to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of engineers, mechanics, and motorsport technicians?

The Lecturer in Motor Vehicle Role:

As a Lecturer in Motor Vehicle, you’ll deliver engaging, hands-on lessons across Entry Level to Level 3 Motor Vehicle and Motorsport courses. From engine systems and diagnostics to motorsport performance, you’ll guide students through the fundamentals and inspire real-world learning.

Your role will focus on teaching Motor Vehicle Maintenance qualifications, giving learners the technical skills, confidence, and industry insight they need to succeed.

Key Responsibilities of our Lecturer in Motor Vehicle:

To undertake teaching and learning related activities, including tutoring, as agreed.

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

To undertake administration and provide reports and statistics regarding student and teaching matters.

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

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

To understand personal responsibilities in relation to Safeguarding.

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

To participate in marketing activities and promote the College for the purpose of gaining sponsorship, advertising, good public relations and increased recruitment.

To undertake the delivery of literacy and numeracy.

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

Relevant industrial/commercial/subject experience

Working knowledge of Motor Vehicle and Motor Sport

Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications

An understanding of safeguarding vulnerable groups

Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Automotive subject

Level 2 literacy and numeracy

Closing date: 17 August 25

Interview date: 29 August 25

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists and any relevant overseas checks. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer

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