Lecturer in Automotive (FE)

Bluetownonline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,608 - 43,482; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days' paid leave

12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme with 28.6% employer contributions

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes including car and technology

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Job summary

Bluetownonline is seeking a Lecturer in Automotive based in Birmingham. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching and learning across Further Education programmes, planning engaging learning experiences, and utilising industry-standard facilities for practical training.

Candidates should have a relevant qualification in Automotive Engineering or a closely related discipline. Benefits include a generous leave allocation, excellent pension scheme, and various staff development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Automotive Engineering, Motor Vehicle Technology, or a closely related discipline.
• Desirable: A teaching qualification.
• Experience delivering vocational programmes within Further Education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching and learning across Further Education programmes.
• Plan, develop, and deliver engaging, inclusive learning experiences for students.
• Utilise industry‑standard workshop facilities for practical automotive training.

Skills

Automotive Engineering

Vocational teaching

Motor Vehicle Technology

Inclusive teaching methods

Education

Relevant qualification in Automotive Engineering or related discipline

Desirable: A teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer in Automotive (FE)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,608‑£43,482 per annum - AC2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality teaching and learning across Further Education programmes.
• Plan, develop, and deliver engaging, inclusive, and high‑quality learning experiences that enable students to achieve their academic and vocational goals.
• Utilise the department’s industry‑standard workshop facilities and modern diagnostic equipment to support practical and technical automotive training.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Automotive Engineering, Motor Vehicle Technology, or a closely related discipline.
• Desirable: A teaching qualification.
• Experience delivering vocational programmes within Further Education.

Benefits

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions – 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva, including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support.
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse.
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship.
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
• Heavily‑subsidised on‑site car parking in central Birmingham.
• Free on‑site gym membership.

Additional Information

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.