Lead Skills Teacher - Motor Vehicle

Leeds City College; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Harrogate is seeking a Lead Skills Teacher for their Motor Vehicle department. This role requires a passion for Motor Vehicle, the ability to engage and inspire students, and a commitment to maintaining industry relevance in curriculum delivery. Candidates should be willing to work towards a teaching qualification and hold a relevant vocational qualification. Flexible working opportunities are available, and the college is committed to becoming a center of green excellence.

Benefits

Annual leave (39-44 days plus bank holidays)

Pension schemes with employer contributions

CPD opportunities including PGCE and leadership training

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel and commuting options

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess or be willing to obtain a L5 Teaching Qualification.
• Hold a relevant qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• Have up-to-date subject knowledge and recent experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach full-time students across all levels of Motor Vehicle.
• Provide specialist subject expertise in a skills shortage area.
• Maintain links with the sector to reflect the latest industry practices.

Skills

Passion for Motor Vehicle

Ability to motivate students

Experience working with young people

Education

L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE)

Relevant vocational/technical qualification or degree

Job description

About the Role

Harrogate College are seeking a Lead Skills Teacher with specialist subject expertise for our Motor Vehicle department.

We welcome applications from individuals with industry experience who are looking to transition into teaching, as well as those with a background in education.

You will teach full-time students in our fully kitted Motor Vehicle workshop, with a new EV workshop beginning construction as part of our new build project. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding area of the curriculum that boasts continued learner success and achievement.

You will be required to teach learners in full time study, across all the levels of Motor Vehicle. You will teach the following types of programmes :

• 16-18-year-old Study Programmes
• 19+ learners who are on Study programmes

Click apply to register your interest - once we have received your details we will contact you for an informal discussion about the role.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate must have a passion for Motor Vehicle and the ability to enthuse and motivate technicians of the future. Previous experience of working with young people would be advantageous. You must have the drive, determination, and desire to make a difference to young people's lives through education.

• You will provide current, specialist subject expertise in a skills shortage area for teaching delivery.
• Maintain links with the sector and help ensure the curriculum content reflects the latest industrial or professional practice.
• Ensure the curriculum delivery team are aware of the latest developments within the sector and have recent CPD and industrial updating.
• Prepare and teach on a range of Motor Vehicle Service, (PHEV, Electrical Vehicle,) and Repair courses.
• Contribute to aspirational teaching, learning and assessment.
• Keep accurate records for learners’ progress in college.

About You

• Possess, or be willing to work towards a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE).
• Hold a relevant vocational / technical qualification or degree in teaching subject.
• Relevant recent experience in the subject sector area and clear expertise.
• Relevant up to date subject knowledge.
• Have an appreciation of relational practice.

Benefits

• Annual leave:
  • Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
  • Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • People’s Pension Scheme
• CPD opportunities:
  • Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
  • Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives:
  • Family Friendly Policies
  • discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Harrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence which is supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035.

We have recently been awarded £16m of government funding to transform our campus. The energy-efficient new building will include a workshop unit that provides large scale facilities aligned to industry needs including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy and bioeconomy, health science and hospitality. This will complement the college’s existing tech centre which is home to its motor vehicle, electrical, joinery and welding workshops.

Choosing to work for Harrogate College means that you will be part of a nurturing, inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.