Lecturer in Motor Vehicle

Dovetail And Slate Limited; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Limited in London invites an experienced motor vehicle professional to join as a Lecturer in Motor Vehicle, delivering engaging sessions and practical workshops to learners aiming for automotive careers.

You will plan and deliver motivating lessons, assess progress, maintain a safe workshop, and support students toward qualifications and employment, drawing on real-world industry experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in motor vehicle repair or maintenance.
• A recognised Level 3 or above motor vehicle qualification.
• Strong communication and ability to engage learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver motor vehicle lessons meeting diverse learner needs.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive, timely feedback.
• Maintain a safe, well-organised workshop in line with health and safety requirements.
• Support learners to achieve qualifications and progress to employment or further study.
• Keep up-to-date with motor vehicle industry developments and reflect these in teaching.

Skills

Motor vehicle experience

Level 3+ qualification

Strong communication

Education

Level 3 motor vehicle qualification

Job description

Lecturer in Motor Vehicle

Permanent

Location: Southeast London

Salary: £32,000 - £47,895

Are you an experienced motor vehicle professional looking to inspire the next generation of technicians?

About the Role

You’ll join a further education provider in London, delivering motor vehicle programmes to learners working towards a career in the automotive industry. This is a permanent role, ASAP start date.

You’ll plan and deliver engaging, practical and theory-based sessions, supporting learners to develop the technical skills and knowledge they need to progress into employment or further study.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering motor vehicle lessons that meet the needs of all learners.

• Assessing learner progress and providing constructive, timely feedback.

• Maintaining a safe, well-organised workshop environment in line with health and safety requirements.

• Supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and progress towards employment or further study.

• Keeping up to date with developments in the motor vehicle industry and reflecting these in your teaching.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Relevant industry experience in motor vehicle repair, maintenance or a related trade

• A recognised motor vehicle qualification at Level 3 or above

• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate learners

Desirable (but not essential):

• A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one

• Experience teaching or assessing in a further education setting

If you don't yet hold a formal teaching qualification, this need not be a barrier — full training and support can be discussed with the recruiting team.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for the motor vehicle industry and for helping others succeed within it.

• Can bring real-world, practical experience into the classroom and workshop.

• Is patient, encouraging and committed to helping learners of all abilities reach their potential.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.

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