Lecturer - Motor Vehicle in Lowestoft

Location: Across Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth Campuses

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Lecturer Scale Point 31 £35,112.38 - Point 37 £41,600.00 per annum

Are you qualified and confident in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair? Are you able to engage with a diverse range of people? Would you enjoy an opportunity to help shape quality and skills within the motor industry?

The highly passionate and experienced Automotive team here at East Coast College are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Lecturer to join them and support learners across a range of automotive programmes, including apprenticeships. This is an exciting opportunity for an industry professional or experienced lecturer who is passionate about sharing their knowledge, shaping learners’ futures, and contributing to a high-quality teaching and learning experience.

You will deliver engaging, hands-on lessons across all levels, helping learners develop the technical skills, professional behaviours, and confidence needed to progress into the motor vehicle industry or further study.

Key needs from you and the role:

• Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Passionate about working with young people
• Up to date with industry trends, technologies and best practices
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards
• Commitment to Safeguarding

East Coast College will offer you:

• 60 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous Pension - 28.68% Employer Contribution
• Free gym and swim membership
• Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant

Please note that all applications are assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. CVs are not used in the shortlisting process.

East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.

Please note, candidates who secure a teaching position, but do not currently hold a teacher qualification are required to obtain this within their first three years of employment. This can be provided by the college, however, the employee will be required to sign a commitment form, where they will be eligible to pay fees back should they fail to complete the qualification, or exit the organisation within the committed timeframe. Employees can secure their own funding such as Student Finance for the qualifications should they wish.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments.

All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out on the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.