Lecturer Motor Vehicle

Doncaster College; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

43 days annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Same-day GP appointments

Electric car scheme

On-site facilities

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking a Lecturer- Motor Vehicle to join our Engineering team in Scunthorpe. You will deliver high-quality teaching across Motor Vehicle programmes and act as a Programme Tutor, supporting students' progress, attendance and achievement while embedding Maths and English in learning activities.

You will maintain accurate records and contribute to curriculum development and employer engagement to enhance the student experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant Motor Vehicle qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Minimum Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong industry knowledge and understanding of Motor Vehicle teaching and learning.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and engage learners from a range of backgrounds.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across Motor Vehicle programmes.
• Act as a Programme Tutor, supporting students' academic progress, attendance and achievement.
• Create engaging and inclusive learning experiences using a variety of teaching methods and technologies.
• Embed Maths and English within teaching and learning activities.
• Maintain accurate student records, including assessments, attendance and progress tracking.
• Promote positive behaviour, student wellbeing, safeguarding, equality and diversity.
• Develop and maintain links with employers and industry partners to enhance the student experience.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement activities and self-assessment processes.
• Support student recruitment through events such as Open Days, Information Events and promotional activities.
• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain up-to-date industry and teaching knowledge.

Skills

Motor Vehicle teaching

Maths and English

Student engagement

Motivation & mentoring

Diversity & safeguarding

Industry knowledge

Education

Motor Vehicle Level 3+

Maths Level 2

English Level 2

Teaching qualification or willingness to achieve Level 5

Job description

The vacancy

Are you passionate about the motor vehicle industry and keen to inspire the next generation of automotive professionals? DN Colleges Group is seeking a Lecturer- Motor Vehicle to join our Engineering team.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across a range of Motor Vehicle programmes, supporting students to develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required for success in the automotive sector. You will act as a Programme Tutor for a caseload of students, providing academic guidance, monitoring progress and helping learners achieve their full potential.

Whether you are an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to move into teaching, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across Motor Vehicle programmes.
• Act as a Programme Tutor, supporting students' academic progress, attendance and achievement.
• Create engaging and inclusive learning experiences using a variety of teaching methods and technologies.
• Embed Maths and English within teaching and learning activities.
• Maintain accurate student records, including assessments, attendance and progress tracking.
• Promote positive behaviour, student wellbeing, safeguarding, equality and diversity.
• Develop and maintain links with employers and industry partners to enhance the student experience.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement activities and self-assessment processes.
• Support student recruitment through events such as Open Days, Information Events and promotional activities.
• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain up-to-date industry and teaching knowledge.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Motor Vehicle qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Minimum Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong industry knowledge and understanding of Motor Vehicle teaching and learning.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and engage learners from a range of backgrounds.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusive practice.

Why Join Us?

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, widely recognised as one of the strongest workplace pension schemes available in the UK.
• 43 days annual leave, including 35 bookable annual leave days, 8 bank holidays and 8 days off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities. We invest in our colleagues' growth through dedicated CPD days, funded qualifications, development support and access to extensive e-learning resources.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments and an electric car scheme.
• Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme, same-day GP access, retail benefits and electric car scheme.
• On-site perks, from coffee shops and food halls to floristry, hair and beauty services and gym facilities.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Lecturer- Motor Vehicle but you might know this as Motor Vehicle Technician Trainer, Automotive Lecturer, Vehicle Maintenance Lecturer, Automotive Skills Tutor or Motor Vehicle Instructor.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• Even if you are not a teacher yet, please get in touch to discuss how we can support you through our Trade to Teach or Let's Teach programmes.
• If this role qualifies for the Teacher Pension Scheme and this would be your first teaching role, two years' service must be completed before pension benefits are added to your teacher pension record.
• If you need more information about this or any other part of this advert, please contact us at [e-mail].

Additional Information

Teaching Qualifications: Applicants are not required to hold a teaching qualification at the point of appointment. However, they must be willing to work towards and achieve a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification within the first 18 months of employment. This qualification must then be maintained through ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD). At DN Colleges Group, a recognised teaching qualification is defined as Level 5 or above.

Safer Recruitment

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Right to Work

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Closing date- 2nd November 2026

About Us

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally.

Our values

Ambition To achieve the highest standards.

Support A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.