Lecturer In Automotive

Blackpool And The Fylde College; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Free car parking

Onsite facilities

Job summary

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a passionate Lecturer in Automotive Engineering to join our dynamic team. This permanent role is on-site at Bispham with 37 hours per week, delivering high-quality teaching and shaping the next generation of automotive professionals.

You will design and update course content to meet industry standards, support recruitment and progression, and ensure compliance with programme regulations and QA processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Assist in designing and enhancing course content to meet industry standards.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and progression through targeted guidance and development.
• Maintain compliance with programme regulations, quality assurance processes, and industry best practices.

Job description

Lecturer in Automotive

Job Type Permanent Curriculum / Service Area Engineering Campus / Location Bispham Hours per week 37 Part-Year? No Post scale Lecturer 1 Post Scale Range (FTE) Up to £40, including market rate supplement payment Annual Leave (FTE) 43 days (inclusive of bank holidays) plus 5 additional gifted days Closing Date 29/11/ Documents

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At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high‑quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12, students and around 1, colleagues, we’re proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.

The Role

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a passionate and skilled Lecturer in Automotive Engineering to join our dynamic team. This role involves delivering high-quality teaching, fostering student success, and shaping the next generation of automotive professionals.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

As a key member of the teaching team, your primary responsibilities are:

• Deliver engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences aligned with curriculum requirements.
• Assist in designing and enhancing course content to meet industry standards.
• Support student recruitment, retention, and progression through targeted guidance and development.
• Maintain compliance with programme regulations, quality assurance processes, and industry best practices.
• Stay up to date with advancements in electrical installations and teaching methodologies.

Why Join Us?

At B&FC, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking institution dedicated to excellence in education. We offer professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment, and the chance to make a real impact on the future workforce.

What We Offer

We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you’ll benefit from:

• Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period
• An excellent pension scheme
• Professional development and funded training opportunities
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

Discover more about our rewards and benefits at Rewards and Benefits

Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work Certified

• Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 8.1% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Internal Coaching Service
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
• Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, days a year
• Occupational Health
• FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
• FREE eye tests
• Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
• FREE healthy breakfast
• Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
• Health and beauty salon
• Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.

All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act ( and ) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the

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