Lecturer in Automotive

Lecturer in Automotive

Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.

Location: Salisbury

Salary: £29,294 – £40,814 per annum (dependant on skills, qualifications and experience)

Are you a passionate Automotive professional who enjoys sharing technical expertise and helping learners develop practical skills for real-world careers? Do you want to inspire future technicians to overcome barriers, gain confidence, and achieve industry-recognised qualifications?

Whether you’re an experienced Automotive lecturer or a skilled industry professional ready to move into teaching, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners’ futures.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your automotive knowledge to a supportive, learner-focused environment where hands-on teaching and progression are at the heart of what we do.

What We Offer

Salary: £29,294 – £40,814 per year
(Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Full Time – 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension
• Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it
• Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active
• Professional Development – fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A stable, rewarding teaching role — designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.

What You’ll Do

• Teach and assess learners across a range of Automotive programmes, from entry level to Level 3
• Deliver engaging, practical workshop and classroom-based sessions
• Support learners in developing technical competence, confidence, and employability skills
• Use industry-relevant equipment and real-world examples to bring learning to life
• Maintain high standards of health & safety, safeguarding, and learner wellbeing
• Track learner progress, assess practical and theoretical work, and provide constructive feedback

What You’ll Bring

• A relevant Automotive qualification (Level 3 or above)
• Strong industry knowledge across vehicle maintenance and repair
• Experience working in the automotive industry and/or supporting learners or apprentices
• A commitment to inclusive teaching and learner success
• A teaching qualification is welcomed — but if you don’t yet have one, we’ll support you to gain it while you work

Why Become a Lecturer?

Make a real difference — and enjoy:

• A healthier work-life balance
• A respected, stable career in further education
• The opportunity to shape the next generation of skilled automotive professionals
• A meaningful role where confidence, competence, and careers are built in the workshop

Help learners drive their futures forward — one skill at a time.

Inspire skills. Build careers. Teach Automotive.

If you’re ready to take on a fulfilling and hands-on role in education, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 21st January 2026

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document. xiskglj

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing date: 13th February 2026

Shortlist date: 14th February 2026

Interview date: TBC