Associate Lecturer - Automotive (Refinishing) in Paignton

Location: Paignton, Devon.

Salary: £33.34 per hour, plus excellent benefits.

Contract type: Hourly Paid, Fixed Term until 31 July 2026.

At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success. In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching through lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical sessions.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Develop and update course materials, lesson plans and resources to keep them current and aligned with industry standards.
• Deliver skills training, demonstrate techniques and the correct use of equipment related to vehicle refinishing.
• Contribute to curriculum development and review, ensuring it meets the needs of students, employers and industry.
• Work collaboratively within the Automotive team and the wider Technology curriculum team to provide a cohesive learning experience across all provision types, including young people, adults and apprentices.
• Maintain assessment processes and uphold the integrity of student evaluation.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification specific to automotive refinishing.
• Relevant industry experience and subject knowledge.
• Clear purpose and flexibility in working hours when required.
• Enhanced DBS Certificate, or willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days.
• Teachers Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%.
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests.
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme).
• On‑site Nursery (Mama Bears).
• Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Access to Blue Light Card membership.
• Discounted travel schemes.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026.

Interview date: Monday 12th January 2026.

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.

All staff and volunteers must hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be able to undergo an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment. We are committed to Safeguarding, Prevent and promote the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection is carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave or union membership. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate the needs of candidates with disabilities, such as changing interview timing or location, providing information in different formats or larger type, or other accommodations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and requires applicants to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected.