Lecturer Automotive (2 positions available)

Talosats Careers; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investors in People Gold Award

Staff development days

CPD support

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave

Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Flexible working

Job share

Career breaks

Special leave

Free on-site car parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Preston College’s School of Science, Engineering and Automotive Technologies invites applications for two Lecturer Automotive positions. You will deliver practical and theoretical teaching across Level 1 to Level 3, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment to help students reach their potential and progress into employment, apprenticeships or higher-level study.

Salary ranges from SCP 24 (£32,494) to SCP 34 (£43,674) per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging practical and theoretical teaching across Level 1 to Level 3 programmes.
• Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Inspire students to progress into employment, apprenticeships or higher-level study.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging practical and theoretical teaching across Level 1 to Level 3 programmes.
• Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can develop the skills and confidence to succeed.
• Support students to progress into employment, apprenticeships or higher-level study.

Job description

The School of Science, Engineering and Automotive Technologies at Preston College is a dynamic, forward-thinking community where technical excellence, innovation and ambition thrive. We provide a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment that enables students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for successful careers across the science, engineering and automotive sectors.

Our Automotive curriculum offers high-quality vocational programmes from Level 1 to Level 3, alongside strong employer engagement and progression opportunities. Through industry-standard workshops, modern diagnostic equipment and an emphasis on emerging technologies, including hybrid and electric vehicles, we equip students with the technical expertise and professional behaviours required by today's automotive industry.

We are seeking two enthusiastic and innovative Lecturers in Automotive Technology who are passionate about technical education and committed to inspiring the next generation of automotive professionals. The successful candidates will deliver engaging practical and theoretical teaching across Level 1 to Level 3 programmes, creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can develop the skills, confidence and resilience to achieve their full potential and progress into employment, apprenticeships or higher-level study.

Job Details

Job Title: Lecturer Automotive (2 positions available)

Salary: From SCP 24 (£32,494) to SCP 34 (£43,674) per annum (depending on qualifications and experience). There will be opportunities for progression within this pay range.

Hours: 1.0FTE, 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 23:59

Interview Date: Thursday 22 October 2026

The successful candidates will be required to undertake an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About Us

Our mission is to inspire, educate and support our diverse community to reach its potential. We pride ourselves on our community focus, with a diverse mix of students and staff, and plan our curriculum and wider activities to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We believe in providing an inspirational learning environment and exceptional support for both our students and our staff.

What We Offer

Preston College has achieved the prestigious Investors in People Gold Award and offers an excellent range of staff benefits, including:

• Professional development opportunities, including staff development days and supported CPD.
• Opportunities to gain qualifications relevant to your role with financial and professional support.
• Career progression opportunities and annual cost of living increases.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (where applicable).
• Family-friendly policies including flexible working, job share, career breaks and special leave (role dependent).
• Free on-site car parking.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to the College's health and fitness facilities, hair and beauty treatments and a wide range of employee benefits.