Lecturer - Automotive

South Devon College; Paignton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days holiday pro rata

Birthday day off

Hybrid and flexible working patterns

Subsidised fitness suite facility

On site nursery

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme employer contributions

Discounts and retail schemes

Job summary

South Devon College in Paignton is seeking a Lecturer - Automotive to deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences. You will undertake teaching, tutorials and student assessments, and prepare learner reports.

A Level 3 automotive qualification and industry experience are required, with a teaching qualification to be pursued within three years. You should show a passion for student‑centred learning and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification specific to automotive.
• Teaching qualification to be obtained within three years.
• Ability to build effective relationships with learners and colleagues.
• Interest in student-centred learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
• Undertake scheduled duties including teaching, tutorials, and assessment.
• Prepare and deliver engaging lessons and learner reports.
• Attend parents’ and employer events as required.

Skills

Industry experience

Student-centred learning

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 automotive qualification

Teaching qualification (within 3 years)

Job description

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

Job details

Job title Lecturer - Automotive Job reference REQ003297 Date posted 15/09/2026 Application closing date 27/09/2026 Location Paignton Salary £29,978.00 to £38,664.00 per annum Package plus excellent benefits Contractual hours 37 Basis Full Time Job category/type Academic Attachments Blank Job description

Salary: £29,978.00 to £38,664.00 per annum, plus excellent benefits

Contract Type: Permanent, full time. 37 hours per week, 52 hours per week

Location: Paignton, Devon

As a professional Lecturer - Automotive, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences. This includes undertaking formal scheduled duties such as teaching, tutorials, and student assessment, as well as preparing and delivering engaging lessons and learner reports. You will attend parents’ and employer events as required, ensuring strong communication and support for learners. To succeed in this role, you will hold a Level 3 qualification specific to automotive and bring valuable industry experience. If you do not already hold a teaching qualification, you will be expected to achieve one within three years. A keen interest in student-centred learning, the ability to build effective relationships with students and colleagues, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 37 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK.

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include:

• 37 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days;
• 1 additional day’s holiday for your birthday (does not have to be used on your birthday);
• 1 additional day’s holiday for every 5 years served;
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement;
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days;
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%;
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns;
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes;
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);
• Employee Assistance Programmes;
• Access to Blue Light Card membership;
• Discounted travel schemes.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 27 September 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Having read the job description, should you have any questions relating to the role prior to applying, please contact Wayne Cooper via email at [e-mail]

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.

This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.

Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).