Lecturer in Motor Vehicle

RNN Group; Bolton upon Dearne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers pension

Annual leave up to 50 days

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development

Teacher training grants

Job summary

Dearne Valley College in Rotherham is seeking an experienced Lecturer in Motor Vehicle (Accident & Repair) to deliver theory and practical sessions across Level 3 and specialist courses. You will mentor learners, run workshops, and bridge education with industry to inspire apprentices and future technicians.

With a vocational background and teaching qualification, you will motivate diverse learners, assess progress, and support students towards careers in automotive repair and related fields.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, plus a relevant teaching qualification and an assessors award.
• Experience in Accident Body Repair and teaching is essential.
• Ability to manage practical and theory-based sessions and assessors requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver theory and practical body repair lessons.
• Teach panel replacement, welding, bonding and dent repair.
• Instruct on paint preparation and safety practices.
• Create and adapt lesson plans and resources.
• Assess learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Monitor attendance and student engagement.

Skills

Deep industry knowledge

Practical workshop techniques

Automotive repair regulations

Motivate and support learners

Professional development

Education

Vocational qualification Level 3+

Teaching qualification

Assessors award

Job description

Lecturer in Motor Vehicle (Accident & Repair) Location: Dearne Valley College, Rotherham Salary: £33,487 (unqualified) or £38,487 including Market Force Supplement (qualified) per annum + benefits Vacancy Type: Full time (37hrs per week, all year round) Apply by: Monday 21st of September 2026

About the Role

Shape the Future of Automotive Talent Are you an experienced accident repair professional looking to train the next generation? Pass on your skills and shape the future of the automotive industry by joining our Further Education team. You will inspire learners, manage workshop sessions, and bridge the gap between education and industry. In this role, you will bring the workshop to life by blending practical, theoretical, and digital learning. You will deliver outstanding training up to Level 3, including adult learning and specialist courses like F-Gas, MOT, and Hybrid/Electric vehicles. Based in our state-of-the-art workshops, you will mentor diverse learners and help them secure
apprenticeships and thriving careers. You will... inspiring students by sharing real-world insights from the automotive industry and assess students' progress in our state-of-the-art
workshops, ensuring they meet industry standards.

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver engaging theory and practical body repair lessons.
• Teach panel replacement, welding, bonding, and dent repair.
• Instruct on paint preparation, refinishing, and safe practices.
• Create lesson plans, schemes of work, and resources.
• Adapt teaching methods for different learning styles and abilities.
• Build learner confidence, independence, and professional workplace behaviours.

Assessment & Support

• Assess progress using practical observations and portfolio evidence.
• Provide constructive feedback to drive learner improvement.
• Maintain accurate records for quality assurance processes.
• Prepare students for external exams and industry expectations.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, progress, and overall student engagement.
• Identify learning barriers and collaborate with support teams.

Candidates should be an effective and motivated team player, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues and management to achieve strategic and organisational objectives. You will hold a vocational qualification at Level 3 or above, as well as a relevant teaching qualification and assessors award.

Expertise

• Deep industry knowledge of Accident Body Repair.
• Mastery of practical repair and workshop techniques.
• Full understanding of current automotive repair regulations.
• Ability to motivate, organize, and support diverse learners.
• Commitment to continuous personal professional development.

Department Info

As a member of the Motor Vehicle delivery team, you will play an important role in developing and creating resources, as well as tracking and monitoring students, to promote positive outcomes and achieve the key priorities for the College. Your line manager will be the Curriculum Manager. You will regularly report on your objectives to update your line manager regarding a range of KPI's including (but not limited to) student recruitment, retention, anticipated achievement, attendance and punctuality.

Our excellent benefits and rewards package

• Access to teachers pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 17.7% to 23.68%)
• Up to 50 days annual leave per year (35) including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in‑house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made