Lecturer - Motor Vehicle

East Lancashire Learning Group; Chatburn; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Annual leave

Sick pay and family-friendly policies

Wellbeing benefits

Long service awards

Free on-site parking

Job summary

East Lancashire Learning Group is recruiting a Motor Vehicle Lecturer to join Accrington and Rossendale College. The post involves delivering Motor Vehicle courses, building industry links and mentoring learners in well-equipped workshops.

You will contribute to curriculum development, deliver modules from entry to Level 3, and support learners toward qualifications while maintaining high teaching standards and safety in workshops.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
• Minimum level 3 qualification in a related subject.
• Recognised teaching and assessor qualification or a willingness to achieve this within three years of appointment.
• Assessor and Verifier Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Motor Vehicle curriculum.
• Develop employer relationships to support industry placements.
• Teach on other Motor Vehicle programmes up to 810 teaching hours per annum.
• Plan and prepare high-quality teaching with your Line Manager.
• Regularly assess students to track progress

Skills

Teaching

Assessor/Verifier

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Education

GCSEs incl Maths & English (C/4+)

Level 3 qualification

Recognised teaching qualification or plan to achieve within 3 years

Assessor and Verifier qualifications

Job description

Lecturer - Motor Vehicle

Salary: Up to £41,937 per annum, depending on experience (plus £4,000 market premium payment for candidates with identified experience)
Hours: 35 per week
Working Weeks: 52 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Accrington & Rossendale College
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 1 November 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 18 November 2026

Together, Let's Be Extraordinary

Our Organisation

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.

The Exciting Role

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Motor Vehicle Lecturer to join our student-focused team. We would particularly like to speak to candidates with experience of delivering on the Motor Vehicle qualifications. Applications on a part-time basis will also be considered.

If you're passionate about all things Motor Vehicle and love passing on your knowledge, this is your chance to inspire the next generation of professionals. You'll work in well-equipped workshops, alongside a supportive team, helping learners turn curiosity into real-world skills and qualifications.

This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge or a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation.

What Makes Us Different?

• State of the Art Facilities
  As of the 2026/27 academic year, our newly upgraded workshops and training environments will reflect real automotive workplaces, offering staff and learners access to industry-leading tools, equipment, and diagnostic technology.
• Passionate Team
  You’ll join a dedicated, friendly and collaborative group of Lecturers and Technicians who support one another and share a commitment to delivering high-quality Motor Vehicle education.
• Career Development
  We invest in our staff with continuous CPD throughout the year, as well as supporting them in obtaining formal qualifications and industry certifications where required.
• Forward-Looking Department
  We're driving innovation with electric and hybrid vehicle technologies, sustainability and the latest automotive diagnostic and repair methods embedded into our curriculum.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Accrington & Rossendale College but may be required to travel across sites.

Please note: the market premium payment is specifically linked to the appointment of a candidate who has a recognised teaching qualification and experience teaching in Further Education.

What You Will Be Doing:

• For candidates with relevant experience, have specific responsibility for developing the Motor Vehicle curriculum and developing employer relationships to support industry placements.
• Teach on other Motor Vehicle programmes as required (Entry level to Level 3), up to 810 teaching hours per annum
• Be up to date, plan and prepare high-quality teaching as required by your Line Manager
• Develop and share resources for the subject including maintaining effective links across College for resources
• Regularly assess students in order to track and monitor progress

What We Are Looking For:

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
• Minimum level 3 qualification in a related subject
• Recognised teaching and assessor qualification or a willingness to achieve this within three years of appointment
• Assessor and Verifier Qualifications

What We Offer in Return:

• Eligibility to join the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.