Technical Lecturer - Motor Vehicle in Dunstable

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable – Various Sites

Salary & Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, plus up to a £10,000 market supplement, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Right to Work: UK based contract; must have Right to Work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.

About The Role

We are seeking a Technical Lecturer in Motor Vehicle to join the Motor Vehicle department at The Bedford College Group.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, Learning & Motor Vehicle Delivery – Deliver high‑quality teaching across Motor Vehicle (Light Vehicle Maintenance) programmes, supporting learners to develop practical skills and industry knowledge.
• Curriculum Planning & Practical Learning Design – Plan schemes of work and hands‑on learning activities, ensuring lessons are engaging, relevant and aligned to City & Guilds standards.
• Assessment, Progress & Learner Development – Monitor attendance and progress, assess learner work and provide constructive feedback to support achievement and progression.
• Classroom Management, Safety & Workshop Practice – Maintain high standards of behaviour and ensure safe workshop environments, applying health & safety regulations in practical settings.
• Professional Practice, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement – Contribute to curriculum development, team activities and learner support, while upholding safeguarding, EDI and ongoing CPD standards.

About You

• Qualifications, Vocational Expertise & Industry Knowledge – Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject with Level 2 English and maths, supported by current industry experience and up‑to‑date technical expertise.
• Teaching, Delivery & Learner Engagement – Ability to deliver engaging, practical teaching across vocational levels, using varied approaches to motivate learners and support achievement.
• Assessment, Quality Assurance & Health & Safety – Strong understanding of assessment and quality assurance processes, with effective application of health & safety standards in practical learning environments.
• Organisation, Communication & Team Collaboration – Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, able to manage workload, meet deadlines and contribute effectively within a collaborative team.
• Professional Values, CPD & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding, continuous professional development and learner success, with a flexible approach to working across sites and adapting to changing needs.

Vision Values Alignment

• 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.

Interviews

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates will be subject to thorough vetting, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.