Motor Vehicle Lecturer

Application Deadline: 1 July 2025

Department: Engineering, Green Technologies & Logistics

Location: Liverpool

Compensation: £33,451 - £46,533 / year

Salary: £33,451 - £46,533

Permanent

35 hours per week

We are looking for a dedicated and innovative Motor Vehicle Lecturer to join our team and contribute to the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning across our Motor Vehicle programmes. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment from Level 1 through to Level 3 Diplomas, including evening programmes. You will provide students with stimulating and effective learning experiences that reflect current industry practices and meet the needs of both learners and employers.

• Teach a range of Motor Vehicle units, including theory and practical sessions.
• Deliver specialist content in Electric and Hybrid Vehicle maintenance, repair, and safe working practices (a relevant qualification and experience in this area is essential).
• Support the development of the curriculum, integrating innovative approaches and industry-relevant content.
• Provide instruction in Fabrication and Welding, with appropriate qualifications to deliver units in this area.
• Monitor student progress, provide constructive feedback, and support learners in achieving their academic and personal goals.
• Promote high standards of teaching that enable progression, development, and career readiness.

We welcome applications from experienced practitioners who are passionate about vocational education and committed to helping students succeed in a fast-evolving automotive industry.

• Contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life.
• Contribute to the College and curriculum area strategic objectives and actively engage in the annual review.
• Be aware of national developments in subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis.
• Plan, prepare and deliver high quality lessons in order to achieve effective management of the learning process.
• Establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued.
• Establish and maintain procedures with students which promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication and respect for others.
• Set and mark work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies.
• Track all students’ progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies.
• Provide a balance of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences.
• Be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and play an appropriate part in their implementation.
• Evaluate and improve own communication skills to maximise effective communication.
• Liaise with Deputy Head/Head of School in contributing to the design of programmes and teaching approaches.
• Work with colleagues with relevant expertise to identify and address additional student English and Maths skills development in subject area.
• Review own professional development needs and participate fully in future training and development.
• Communicate and consult with parents, carers and students including Parent’s Evening, Welcome Evenings, Open Evenings and other college events.
• Ensure that all students in the subject area comply with College’s policies and procedures.
• Provide enrichment opportunities that are exciting, motivating and enhance the student experience.

• Essential: Hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance.
• Relevant vocational experience in Motor Vehicle Maintenance.
• Knowledge and understanding of modern Vehicle Systems.
• Engaged in Continuing Professional Development.
• Minimum of Level 3 literacy and numeracy or willingness to complete.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves.

• Desirable: Experience of teaching from Entry Level to Level 3.
• Recent experience of teaching and assessing in the Motor Industry.
• A recognised teaching qualification or willingness to complete.
• Proven relevant experience of curriculum planning, development & delivery in Motor Vehicle Technology.
• Experience of resource based learning.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experience of assessing students’ needs and planning curriculum for their benefit including Technology Enhanced Learning.
• Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers.
• Good understanding of quality assurance and improvement processes.

We really care about our people. As a member of College staff, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, wellbeing services and opportunities for professional development. These include:

• Generous annual leave - We offer the highest holiday entitlement in the City Region.
• Competitive salary - Our salaries are the highest within FE in the City Region.
• Access to our Employee Benefits Platform, offering hundreds of discounts and savings.
• Wellbeing support - Access to a free, independent and confidential 24 hour counselling support, as well as general wellbeing and lifestyle support through our platform and app.
• Pension Scheme - Excellent pension provision, with memberships of Local Government Scheme, Teachers Pension Scheme and Aviva, depending on the role.