Motor Vehicle Lecturer


Company:	South Staffordshire College
Salary:	£16,376.99 to £22,762.46 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Tamworth, B79 7LP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Reference HR2627-020

Status / Hours Permanent, Part time 18.5 hours per week

Grade Grade 6 - 9 (depending on qualifications)

Salary Unqualified - £32,753.97 - £34,306.88 per annum/full time equivalent

Qualified - £36,058.84 - £45,524.92 per annum/full time equivalent

Unqualified - £16,376.99 - £17,153.44 per annum/pro rata

Qualified - £18,029.42 - £22,762.46 per annum/pro rata

Qualified teacher rate: To attract the qualified teacher rate of pay, applicants should hold a recognised full FE teaching qualification, such as DiT, PGCE/PGCE FE, Cert Ed, or equivalent. Applicants without a full FE teaching qualification are still welcome to apply and, if appointed, will be supported to work towards one.

Location Tamworth Campus

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, including barred list information, as this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of safer recruitment practices and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

All gaps in employment will be explored, and references will be sought prior to interview wherever possible. Only completed application forms will be accepted, CV’s cannot be considered.

We uphold rigorous safeguarding procedures throughout recruitment, selection and induction, consistent with the expectations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Safeguarding training is mandatory for all employees and will form part of your induction and ongoing CPD.

South Staffordshire College are looking for a Lecturer in Motor Vehicle Studies to join our team, teaching across a wide range of Level 1, 2 & 3 IMI programmes.

The courses are a mixture of coursework and practical assessment, taking place in our purpose build motor vehicle training workshops, we are seeking an innovative practitioner who can design engaging lessons and curriculum that inspire our learners.

Following agreed schemes of work, assessment schedules and student monitoring procedures are an essential component of this work. A key aim is to ensure that students meet and exceed their target grades.

We are looking for someone who holds a relevant professional qualification and who has industry experience within the Motor Vehicle repair industry, you may not be a lecturer at the moment but have a passion for passing on your knowledge.

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to support, motivate and empathise with young learners, including monitoring their progress. With high personal standards and expectations, you’ll have an awareness of quality standards and have the ability to use new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

A teaching qualification is not essential; however, we do ask that you are willing to achieve one in line with current regulations.

So, if you have energy, enthusiasm and passion for the subject and education, then we would be delighted to hear from you!

To find out more about this great opportunity visit https://mynewterm.com/jobs/634814525/EDV-2026-TC-56536 to apply and to download a job specification.

All applications must be received by: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Shortlisting date: Thursday 8th October 2026

Bio Interview date: Monday 12th October 2026

Panel Interview date: Monday 19th October 2026

What you can expect from us - we care about your wellbeing so have several activities all year that provide support. However, time off is also important. We have a generous holiday scheme, the usual Bank Holidays, an additional 5 days at Christmas and 2 ‘ME’ days (where you can have a day off work and do whatever makes you happy) as well as an additional day on campus spent on wellbeing. We have a range of benefits available to all staff including paid time off for emergencies (designed to support carers) and all our policies are enhanced further than statutory requirements. The College also contributes to your pension at a minimum of 17.9% (we contribute more for people in the Local Government Pension Scheme).

South Staffordshire College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

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