Lecturer in Motor Vehicle

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Northbrook College is looking for an enthusiastic Lecturer in Motor Vehicle to join our dynamic Automotive team and help shape the future of the motor industry - right from the classroom. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, we will offer a competitive salary of £27,785 - £43,325 per annum, plus a £3,000 retention payment paid on the successful completion of your probationary period in the role.

Inspire the Future of Automotive Engineering - Join Northbrook College as a Lecturer in Motor Vehicle!

We are open to both full and part time hours, depending on your preference.

The Lecturer in Motor Vehicle role:

As our Lecturer in Motor Vehicle, you will undertake teaching activities in the curriculum area, ensuring a high quality of provision, in response to learners’ needs. You will work collaboratively and innovatively with managers and colleagues to design, develop, manage and review programmes in the curriculum area, and ensure that student needs are met in a responsive way, in line with the concept of inclusive learning.

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

Microsoft Office applications

An understanding of safeguarding vulnerable groups

Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Automotive subject

Level 2 literacy and numeracy

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

Ability to work alone and as part of a team with interpersonal skills

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning. 

Apply now to join a fantastic team!

Closing date: 23 February 2026

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Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

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

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. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 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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