Apprenticeship Trainer - Automotive

Buckinghamshire College Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme – TPS

Free Parking

Discounted Childcare in the Aylesbury?

Discounted treatments in the Aylesbury

Cycle to Work Scheme

Continuous Professional Development (£

Flexible working policy

Discounts in HAB Salon

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Buckinghamshire College Group in Aylesbury is seeking an Apprenticeship Trainer - Automotive to deliver high-quality training for automotive apprentices, helping them gain skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in the industry. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant automotive discipline, or equivalent industry experience, and is open to developing a teaching qualification.

Location: Aylesbury.

Qualifications

• Experienced in delivering high-quality training to apprentices.
• Level 3 qualification (or above) in an automotive discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• Willing to work towards a teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching aligned to apprenticeship standards.
• Maintain up-to-date vocational and industry knowledge.
• Monitor apprentice progress and provide meaningful 1:1 coaching and feedback.
• Set targets and support learners in developing a growth mindset.
• Complete administrative tasks including assessment and internal verification.
• Work effectively within agreed timetables and resources.

Skills

Teaching

Coaching

Industry knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in automotive

Maths and English at Level 2 or above

Job description

Salary Up to £38,500 to £47,000 (pro rata for fractional posts, including an Industry Sector Payment).

Basis Full time

Job profile for Apprenticeship Trainer - Automotive

Apprenticeship Trainer - Automotive

Aylesbury 15/09/2026 Apprenticeship Trainer - Automotive

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Up to £38,500 to £47,000 (pro rata for fractional posts, including an Industry Sector Payment). Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region South Package Teachers Pension Scheme, Free Parking, Discounted Childcare in the Aylesbury Day Nursery, Discounted treatments in the Aylesbury Salon HAB, Cycle to Work Scheme, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Job category/type Academic Date posted 18/08/2026 Job reference REQ2272

T&C - Apprenticeship Trainer - Automotive - April 2026.pdf
Buckinghamshire College Group Recruitment Pack.pdf
JD-APP~1.PDF

Job description

Are you an experienced Light Vehicle Technician with a passion for developing others?

We are seeking a Trainer in Automotive Apprenticeships to deliver high-quality training and support apprentices in building the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in the industry. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant automotive discipline, or equivalent industry experience, along with up-to-date knowledge and a passion for education and skills development.

Location: Aylesbury
Contract:Full-time (37 hours per week/52 weeks per year)

Buckinghamshire College Group is a thriving Further Education provider with campuses in Aylesbury, Amersham, and Wycombe. Each year, we support over 5,000 learners to achieve their academic and career ambitions.

We take pride in being a skills-focused college, working closely with leading employers such as Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts, and Flannery Plant Hire to ensure our learners gain relevant, real-world experience and opportunities.

We would welcome candidates who are open to working towards a teaching qualification if they don’t already hold one, have Maths and English at Level 2 or above, and feel confident supporting learners while developing positive relationships with employers.

As a Apprenticeship Trainer – Automotive, you will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching aligned to apprenticeship standards and awarding body requirements
• Maintain up-to-date vocational and industry knowledge
• Monitor apprentice progress and provide meaningful 1:1 coaching and feedback

• Set targets and support learners in developing a growth mindset
• Complete all required administrative tasks, including assessment and internal verification
• Work effectively within agreed timetables and resources

Why join Buckinghamshire College Group?

We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the College. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible.

Employee benefits include:

• Pension scheme – TPS (Teacher Pension Scheme)
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays & additional leave purchase scheme
• Access to free training & continuous professional development
• A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
• Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
• Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon)
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes

Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5,000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.

As a member of our team, you will have an unwavering passion for learning and for supporting students and staff to achieve more than they ever thought possible – while being innovative and comfortable with experimentation of new ideas and approaches including use of digital tools to enhance student engagement - we call this the Bucks College Factor!

If you have the Bucks College Factor, this sounds like a role for you and Buckinghamshire College Group sounds like a place you’d like to be part of, then we’d love to hear from you.

Taking Teaching Further

The College actively engages with the Education & Training Foundation’s Taking Teaching Further scheme to recruit industry professionals to teach within Further Education.

As industry professionals offer our students industry experience and insight we support our unqualified teachers to learn ‘on the job’. You will be given full support throughout your development to fully qualified teacher status. Whilst in employment you would be enrolled onto the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. After completion you can choose to move be onto our Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification. This is a great way for experienced professionals to achieve a recognised teaching qualification whilst in employment.

Commitment to Safeguarding

BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.

For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Terms and Conditions located in the job details above.

The closing date for applications is 15/09/2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 23/09/2026; however, please note that these dates may be subject to change.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Apprenticeship Trainer - Automotive