Lecturer in Motor Vehicle

Bedford College Group; Corby; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Corby is seeking an experienced Lecturer for its Motor Vehicle department. This role involves delivering engaging lessons and managing classroom activities while supporting learner progress through up-to-date industry practices. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification and a passion for teaching with a commitment to continuous development. Additional perks include 45 days annual leave and a competitive salary.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

Teacher's Pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 subject-relevant qualification and an Assessor Award.
• Up-to-date industry-standard vocational skills and experience required.
• Strong communication abilities and capacity to motivate learners essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging sessions that build life skills and motor-vehicle knowledge.
• Plan schemes of work and design differentiated lessons.
• Maintain a safe learning environment and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Teaching across vocational areas

Interpersonal skills

Health & safety knowledge

Education

Level 2 English and maths

Level 3 subject-relevant qualification

Assessor Award (or willingness to achieve)

Job description

Role

Lecturer - Motor Vehicle

Location: Tresham College - Corby Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher's Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. Note - Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Motor Vehicle to join our Motor Vehicle department at The Bedford College Group.

• Teaching, Delivery & Learner Development - Deliver engaging, up-to-date sessions that build life skills and motor-vehicle knowledge (Levels 1-3), using practical, real-world learning to support progression and learner success.
• Planning, Curriculum & Resource Preparation - Plan schemes of work, design differentiated lessons, prepare resources, organise work experience and ensure learning activities fully meet curriculum and awarding-body requirements.
• Classroom Management, Assessment & Feedback - Maintain a safe learning environment, manage behaviour, monitor attendance, set clear objectives, assess learning through assignments and workplace visits, and provide constructive feedback to enhance learner progress.
• Quality, Pastoral Support & Professional Duties - Complete administrative tasks, contribute to course development, attend team meetings, support pastoral needs, participate in marketing/engagement events and refer learners to specialist services when needed.
• Professional Standards, Compliance & Development - Uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and data-protection requirements; engage in CPD; maintain awareness of sector developments; and work towards required qualifications (QTLS-equivalent teaching qualification, Level 2 English/maths, Assessor Award if not already held).

About you

• Qualifications & Vocational Expertise - Level 2 English and maths, Level 3 subject-relevant qualification, Assessor Award (or willingness to achieve), with up-to-date industry-standard vocational skills and experience in the relevant sector.
• Teaching Skills & Delivery Approaches - Able to teach across a range of vocational areas and learner levels using varied teaching methods, incorporating the latest industry technology and applying strong health & safety knowledge.
• Quality Assurance & Professional Knowledge - Up-to-date understanding of industry QA systems, reflective practice, excellent organisational and time-management skills and commitment to maintaining current expertise in the specialism.
• Interpersonal Skills & Learner Motivation - Strong communication and interpersonal ability, able to motivate and inspire learners, work effectively as part of a team and deliver learning through multiple modes.
• Safeguarding, Flexibility & Continuous Development - Committed to safeguarding and maintaining appropriate boundaries, willing to update skills continuously, work flexibly across locations and uphold all relevant health & safety requirements.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held

TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Tresham College

Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

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