Lecturer in Motor Vehicle

North Kent College; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gravesend is seeking a Lecturer in Motor Vehicle to join their dedicated curriculum team. You will create and deliver lessons, guiding students to achieve their goals. The ideal candidate will be a qualified mechanic with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach. The role offers a salary between £21,517.20 and £26,472.60 annually for a part-time position with benefits including generous leave and pension enrollment.

Benefits

42 days’ annual leave

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Free parking

Onsite facilities including gyms and restaurants

CPD support from Teaching & Learning team

Qualifications

• Passion for Motor Trade to inspire learners.
• Ability to guide learners through their studies.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver lessons across various qualification levels.
• Share knowledge to unlock students' potential.

Skills

Qualified mechanic/vehicle technician

Excellent communication

Team player

Proactive approach to deadlines

Job description

Lecturer – Motor Vehicle

Do you have a passion for Motor Trade and want to inspire the next generation? Whether you’re already working in education and looking for your next role, or if you’re working in industry and looking to change your career path, we have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer to join our Motor Vehicle curriculum team.

Sharing your knowledge to unlock potential whilst guiding our learners through their studies, you’ll work as part of the curriculum team to create and deliver lessons across a range of qualification levels, inspiring achievement and the best possible outcomes. The successful candidate will be a qualified mechanic/vehicle technician, a team player, an excellent communicator, and able to maintain a proactive approach to managing deadlines, whilst retaining a high standard of delivery.

The Role

Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Gravesend campus.

Your hours: 22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (0.6 FTE)

Your pay: £21,517.20 to £26,472.60 per annum (£35,862 to £44,121 pro rata per annum full time equivalent), dependent on qualifications and experience.

The College

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

The Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Lecturer at NKC:

• 42 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part‑time contracts).
• Enrolment onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the most generous in the country.
• Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.
• CPD and support from our in‑house Teaching & Learning team, who coach, train, and guide our Lecturers through their teaching journey, from unqualified and new to teaching to qualified and experienced.

How to Apply

To apply please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and submit your application.

The closing date for applications is 23 November 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on Monday 1 December 2025.

North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance and information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.