Body & Paint Instructor

Educators; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale College invites applications for a Body & Paint Instructor to join our Automotive Centre. You will plan, deliver and assess hands-on Body Repair and Vehicle Refinishing training, supporting learners to achieve qualifications while maintaining a safe workshop environment.

The role requires recent industry experience and a Level 3 automotive qualification; strong communication and organisational skills are essential, and FE or apprenticeship experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Recent industry experience in vehicle body repair, refinishing or accident repair.
• Level 3 qualification in a relevant automotive discipline.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in further education, work-based learning or apprenticeship provision would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality practical training and assessment across programmes.
• Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and maintain specialist workshops and equipment and promote health and safety.
• Contribute to curriculum development and employer engagement activities.

Skills

Industry experience

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 automotive qualification

Job description

• Closing Date:10 September, 2026 12:00 AM

Salary: £31,143 per annum

Cardiff and Vale College is looking to appoint a Body & Paint Instructor to join our Automotive Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced industry professional to use their skills and expertise to support the next generation of automotive technicians.

You will be responsible for planning, preparing and delivering practical instruction in Body Repair and Vehicle Refinishing, supporting learner achievement and progression, and maintaining a safe, professional and industry-standard workshop environment. Working closely with curriculum colleagues, you will help learners develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and behaviours required for successful careers within the automotive industry.

Applications must be submitted using the Cardiff and Vale College application form. The College welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if you would like the interview and assessment process to be conducted in Welsh.

What You'll Do

You will deliver high-quality practical training and assessment activities, supporting learners across a range of programmes. The role includes monitoring learner progress, maintaining accurate records, preparing and maintaining specialist workshops and equipment, and promoting high standards of health and safety.

You will also contribute to curriculum development, support employer engagement activities, maintain industry knowledge through continuing professional development, and help ensure learners are equipped with the skills employers are looking for.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and knowledgeable automotive professional with recent industry experience in vehicle body repair, refinishing or accident repair.

You will hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant automotive discipline and be confident demonstrating practical body repair and vehicle refinishing techniques. Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to motivate and support learners from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.

Previous experience within further education, work-based learning or apprenticeship provision would be advantageous, as would teaching, assessor or industry-accredited qualifications.

Why Join Us

At Cardiff and Vale College, you'll be part of one of the largest colleges in the UK, committed to delivering inspirational, inclusive and influential education. We offer excellent professional development opportunities, a supportive working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference to learners' futures.

Additional Information

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot commence until a satisfactory and up-to-date DBS check has been received. The College's Procedure for the Suitability of Ex-Offenders for Employment is available upon request.

Please note that some roles may require registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). Where this applies, employment will be conditional upon obtaining and maintaining the appropriate registration.

Employment with Cardiff and Vale College is also subject to satisfactory references. Before employment can commence, the College must receive two references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted following appointment.

These checks form part of our pre-employment requirements and must be satisfactorily completed before employment can commence.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the learners and communities we serve. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to the recruitment, development and retention of disabled people, ensuring an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.