Lecturer in Motor Vehicle

Dovetail And Slate Limited; Crawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking a Lecturer in Motor Vehicle for a permanent role in London. You will deliver motor vehicle programmes to learners aiming for careers in the automotive industry, with an ASAP start date.

You will plan and deliver engaging practical and theory-based sessions, assess learner progress, and maintain a safe workshop in line with health and safety requirements while supporting learners to achieve qualifications and progress to employment or further study.

Qualifications

• Essential motor vehicle industry experience in repair/maintenance or related trade.
• A recognised motor vehicle qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate learners.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Motor vehicle industry experience

Strong communication skills

Teaching or mentoring ability

Education

Motor vehicle qualification Level 3 or above

Teaching qualification (preferred) or willingness to work towards one

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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