Motor Vehicle Lecturer

Job Title:

Motor Vehicle Lecturer (Automotive Engineering)

Location:

London (Further Education College)

Contract Type:
Full-time / Part-time / Permanent / Fixed-term (as applicable)

Salary:
Competitive, in line with FE pay scales and experience

The Motor Vehicle Lecturer will deliver high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across motor vehicle and automotive engineering programmes. The role is to support learners in developing the practical, theoretical, and employability skills required for careers in the automotive industry.

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver engaging lessons across Motor Vehicle programmes (e.g. Level 1–3 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair).
• Teach practical workshop-based sessions and classroom theory.
• Plan and deliver schemes of work and lesson plans aligned to awarding body requirements.
• Assess learner work, provide timely feedback, and accurately record progress and achievement.
• Support learners with a range of abilities, including those with additional learning needs.

Professional Practice

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of automotive technologies, including hybrid and electric vehicles where applicable.
• Comply with safeguarding, health and safety, and equality and diversity policies.
• Participate in meetings, training, and continuous professional development (CPD).

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or Automotive Engineering.
• Relevant industry experience within the motor vehicle sector.
• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of vehicle systems.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed, or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training).
• Experience teaching in a Further Education or training environment.
• Knowledge of City & Guilds, IMI, or EAL qualifications.
• Experience with EV/hybrid systems and diagnostics.

• Patient, supportive, and learner-focused.
• Ability to motivate and manage diverse learner groups.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check in line with safeguarding regulations.