Lecturer - Motor Vehicle

LSEC; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join LSEC as a Motor Vehicle lecturer, where you'll inspire students of all backgrounds from Level 1 to Level 2. Utilize your industry experience to help enhance the curriculum and promote courses, in an inclusive educational environment. Enjoy generous leave, competitive pensions, and a chance to transform lives through education.

Benefits

43 days of annual leave

Excellent pension schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work/bike loan scheme

Annual season ticket loan

Free Wi-Fi in over 10,000 locations worldwide

Access to onsite gym

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching and/or relevant industry experience required.
• Excellent communication skills necessary for engaging with students.
• Efficient administration skills needed for maintaining student records.

Responsibilities

• Teaching students of varying abilities from Level 1 to Level 2.
• Working with the Curriculum Manager on course expansion and improvement.
• Promoting courses across the motor vehicle curriculum area.

Skills

Communication

Administration

Teaching

Education

Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE or equivalent)

Qualified FE Teacher (or willingness to work towards this)

Job description

About the role:

Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview, so apply soon to not miss out!

Interested in teaching in FE but new to the sector? Check out this webpage to find out more about what it takes and the support on offer.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Motor Vehicle lecturer to join our team.

You will be teaching students of varying abilities – from Level 1 to Level 2. You will work closely with the Curriculum Manager on the expansion and development of the department, helping us to deliver the highest quality education for every student.

With your valuable industry experience, you will help inspire the next generation of skilled experts, supporting people from all backgrounds to achieve their career and life ambitions.

You will also play a key role in promoting the courses across the motor vehicle curriculum area, taking part in marketing events and sharing your experiences as a lecturer.

Skills and Experience

For this role, you will need proven experience in teaching and/or relevant industry experience. You will have achieved a minimum of Level 2 literacy and numeracy (GCSE or equivalent) and be a qualified FE teacher (or be willing to work towards this).

You will need excellent communication skills—able to articulate clearly and confidently to class groups, in an engaging way. You will also need efficient administration skills to support good student record-keeping.

About Us

The College

London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth, and approximately 1,000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs.

Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential. With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence, and opportunities needed for success in their careers and lives.

As part of the London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust. This growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special, and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey, and Lambeth.

The Group has also recently launched a charity – the LASER Education Foundation. This organization supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region through various educational programs and initiatives.

With a combined turnover of approximately £100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organization and make a difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes 43 days of annual leave (excluding bank holidays), plus three additional days over Christmas. We also offer up to two additional College closure days annually and leave for volunteering.

Excellent pension schemes are available, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, or NEST). Other benefits include:

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Access to the 'Discounts for Teachers' portal
• Free Wi-Fi in over 10,000 locations worldwide (Eduroam)
• Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our restaurants, and on hair and beauty treatments

Accreditations

We recognize and embrace our responsibilities under legal and quality assurance frameworks. These frameworks, along with other accreditations, help us develop our approach to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We aim to learn and share best practices through these schemes.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Colleges is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, creating a diverse and inclusive workspace free from discrimination and harassment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant with a declared disability who meets the minimum role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs or require adjustments during the application or interview process, please email [e-mail].

In line with KCSIE guidance, we conduct social media checks for shortlisted candidates to assess their suitability to work with children and young adults. All staff supporting children and vulnerable adults will undergo an enhanced DBS check, and offers may be withdrawn if checks are unsatisfactory. Full disclosure and DBS certificate sighting are required; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of employment offers.