Associate Lecturer - Motorsport

Location: National College for Motorsport – Silverstone

Salary: £38.00 per hour

Hours/Weeks: 14.8 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term – Part Time – until 26 June 2026

About the Role

We are currently seeking an Associate Lecturer in Motorsport to join our Motorsport department at The Bedford College Group.

Responsibilities

• Teaching & Learning Delivery – Plan, deliver, assess, and verify a range of subject specialisms, ensuring lessons meet awarding body standards and individual student needs.
• Student Support & Progress Monitoring – Guide students to success through tailored support, progress tracking, and timely interventions, while maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Curriculum Development & Innovation – Contribute to curriculum design, develop engaging learning materials, and implement vocational opportunities to enhance student experience.
• Quality Assurance & Administration – Participate in course reviews, team meetings, and quality processes, while completing all administrative tasks to required deadlines.
• College Engagement & Compliance – Support marketing events, interviews, and safeguarding responsibilities, while upholding equality, health and safety, and engaging in professional development.

About You

• Qualifications & Industry Experience – Holds or is working towards a Certificate in Education, with GCSEs in English and Maths, and practical experience in the Motorsport industry.
• Teaching & Curriculum Delivery – Skilled in teaching across various Engineering pathways, using multimedia tools and adapting methods to support diverse learners.
• Professionalism & Collaboration – Demonstrates high performance, strong communication, and teamwork skills, while upholding the College’s values and professional standards.
• Student‑Centred Approach – Creates a welcoming, inclusive learning environment, promotes equality and diversity, and supports student success through tailored guidance.
• Commitment & Flexibility – Dedicated to safeguarding, continuous development, and flexible working across locations, with awareness of health and safety responsibilities.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.

Values

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who, by working together, can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

Group Information

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students each year.

EEO Statement

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.