Lecturer - Motor Vehicle

Role: Lecturer – Motor Vehicle

Location: Bedford College – Brunel Road Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is £33,048 to £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications. 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, and professional development opportunities. (Note – Salary and Annual Leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.)

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

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Right to Work: Applicant must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered.

About The Role

• Deliver Motor Vehicle Training – Teach and assess light vehicle maintenance and repair across various courses and qualification levels.
• Support Student Success – Guide learners through tutorials, monitor progress, and provide high‑quality learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
• Develop Curriculum & Resources – Create schemes of work, implement innovative teaching materials, and contribute to new course development.
• Ensure Compliance & Quality – Maintain accurate records, meet awarding body standards, uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, and participate in IQA processes.
• Engage in Promotion & Professional Growth – Take part in marketing activities, student recruitment, and pursue training and development opportunities.

About You

• Qualifications – Level 3 relevant qualification, GCSE English & Maths (or willingness to achieve), and commitment to gaining teaching and assessor/verifier credentials.
• Teaching & Industry Expertise – Recent experience delivering and assessing motor vehicle programmes, strong subject knowledge, and ability to apply current industry developments.
• Commitment to Equality & Safeguarding – Understanding of EDI principles, safeguarding responsibilities, and ability to maintain professional boundaries with learners.
• Skills & Attributes – Excellent organisation, interpersonal and influencing skills, ability to work to deadlines, and create a welcoming, supportive environment for students.
• Professional Values & Flexibility – Alignment with College values (Student Focus, High Performance, Respect, Openness, Honesty), willingness to update skills, work across sites, and engage in continuous development.

Successful candidates must also demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork – Working together to achieve great things, respecting opinions and valuing contributions.
• Improving Continuously – Challenging ourselves to do better by trying new ideas, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – Doing what is best for our students in all decision‑making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences.
• Inclusive – Celebrating differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – Caring about the wellbeing of staff, students, community and wider society, building an environment of trust and support.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – Promoting educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.

Applicants must be subject to a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Candidates barred from working with children are reminded that applying for this post is a criminal offence.