Lecturer - Automotive in Paignton

As a professional Lecturer - Automotive, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences. This includes undertaking formal scheduled duties such as teaching, tutorials, and student assessment, as well as preparing and delivering engaging lessons and learner reports. You will attend parents and employer events as required, ensuring strong communication and support for learners.

To succeed in this role, you will hold a Level 3 qualification specific to automotive and bring valuable industry experience. If you do not already hold a teaching qualification, you will be expected to achieve one within three years. A keen interest in student-centred learning, the ability to build effective relationships with students and colleagues, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

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.

Benefits include:

• 37 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days
• 1 additional day holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday)
• 1 additional day holiday for every 5 years served
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement
• 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%
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme)
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears)
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Discounted travel schemes

To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College. This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects 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 will always be 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 attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).