Commercial & Apprenticeship Lead Skills Teacher - Motor Vehicle

About the Role

Leeds City College is seeking a Commercial & Apprenticeship Lead Skills Teacher with specialist subject expertise for our Motor Vehicle department based at Printworks Campus. We welcome applications from individuals with industry experience who are seeking to transition into teaching, as well as those with a background in education.

You will teach Apprentice & Commercial students in our fully kitted Motor Vehicle workshop. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding area of the curriculum that boasts continued learner success and achievement.

• You will teach learners on apprenticeship & Commercial programmes across all levels of Motor Vehicle.
• Deliver the following programmes:
  Level 2 Autocare;
  Level 3 Service maintenance & Repair.
• Provide current, specialist subject expertise in a skills shortage area for teaching delivery.
• Maintain links with the sector and ensure the curriculum content reflects the latest industrial or professional practice.
• Keep the curriculum delivery team informed of latest sector developments and provide recent CPD and industrial updates.
• Prepare and teach Motor Vehicle Service (PHEV, Electric Vehicle) and Repair courses.
• Contribute to aspirational teaching, learning and assessment.
• Keep accurate records of learners’ progress in college.
• Possess in‑depth knowledge of apprenticeship delivery and compliance.

• Willing to work towards an L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g., Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Willing to work towards an assessor qualification.
• Hold a relevant vocational / technical qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• Relevant recent experience in the industry area and clear expertise.
• Relevant up‑to‑date subject knowledge.
• Working knowledge of apprenticeships.
• Appreciation of relational practice.

• Annual Leave: 44 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum and Management; 39 days plus bank holidays for Curriculum support and business support.
• Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions:
  Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, People’s Pension Scheme.
• CPD Opportunities:
  Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days; qualifications including PGCE, apprenticeships, leadership and management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives:
  Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting:
  Discounted travel through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to Work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities – speak to the recruiting manager for specifics.

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and a major provider of apprenticeships regionally. We deliver a vibrant and diverse learning environment, offering excellent and innovative education that is supportive, inspiring and life‑changing. Our values put students first and are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to lifelong learning and invest in our staff, providing extensive training and professional development to help you grow.

We are committed to safeguarding and welfare. Successful applicants must complete mandatory pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, online checks and provide two satisfactory references. A criminal offence applies to applying if barred from regulated activity involving children.

We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion. All candidates are treated fairly, respectfully and equitably. Learn more about our EDI objectives.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs or applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee for speculative candidates not submitted by an approved agency.