Lecturer in Automotive (Variable Hours)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gym

Lifestyle discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional development and CPD

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking an automotive lecturer to teach and assess students through a mix of practical and theory sessions. You will develop lesson plans and teaching materials and support learners to progress and gain employability skills.

The role focuses on practical skills, diagnostics, and knowledge of automotive technologies, with emphasis on safeguarding and professional practice.

Qualifications

• Strong practical and technical knowledge of automotive systems.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance, repair, diagnostics, or a related field.
• Experience working in education or with learners is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess automotive students.
• Deliver practical and theoretical sessions.
• Develop lesson plans and learning materials.
• Support students' progress, achievement and employability.
• Develop students' practical skills and understanding of automotive technologies.
• Contribute to enrichment, industry visits and employer engagement.
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety and professional practice standards.

Skills

Practical automotive knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Automotive subject qualification or industry experience

Job description

Automotive lecturer post at Wiltshire College & University Centre, with hours set around curriculum need. The role centres on teaching and assessing automotive students through practical and theory sessions, plus writing lesson plans and materials. Work is currently required on Mondays and Wednesdays, and experience of hybrid and electric vehicles is sought. Industry professionals without a teaching qualification are encouraged to apply.

What the job involves

• Teach and assess automotive students
• Deliver practical and theoretical sessions
• Develop lesson plans and learning materials
• Support students' progress, achievement and employability
• Develop students' practical skills and understanding of automotive technologies
• Contribute to enrichment, industry visits and employer engagement
• Maintain safeguarding, health and safety and professional practice standards
• Work collaboratively to provide an outstanding learner experience

What’s required

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or industry experience in an automotive subject

Experience

• Experience in vehicle maintenance, repair, diagnostics, engineering or a related field

Skills & knowledge

• Strong practical and technical knowledge of automotive systems
• Good communication and organisational skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, including the children's barred list
• Employment verification, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates

Other

• Commitment to safe and professional working practices
• Passion for inspiring and supporting learners

Nice to have

• Teaching qualification
• Experience of hybrid and electric vehicles
• Experience in electrics and vehicle systems
• Experience in diagnostics

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site gym
• Lifestyle discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional development and CPD opportunities