Lecturer Motor Vehicle

Doncaster College; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' pension scheme

43 days annual leave

CPD days and funded qualifications

GP appointments and wellbeing support

Electric car scheme

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking a Lecturer- Motor Vehicle to join our Engineering team in Scunthorpe. You will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Motor Vehicle programmes and act as a Programme Tutor for a caseload, providing academic and pastoral support to help learners achieve their goals.

You will embed English and Maths in lessons, monitor progress and contribute to curriculum development, recruitment events and collaboration with colleagues across the college.

Qualifications

• Relevant Motor Vehicle qualification at Level 3.
• Minimum Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English.
• Level 5 Teaching qualification or willing to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Motor Vehicle programmes.
• Act as Programme Tutor, supporting student progress and wellbeing.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons using innovative teaching methods.
• Embed English and Maths within lessons where appropriate.
• Monitor attendance, progression and maintain records.
• Develop relationships with industry partners to enhance learning opportunities.

Skills

Motor Vehicle expertise

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Motor Vehicle Level 3

Maths Level 2

English Level 2

Teaching Level 5 (or towards)

Job description

Are you passionate about the motor vehicle industry and committed to helping others develop their skills and achieve their potential?

DN Colleges 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 behaviours needed for success in further learning and employment.

As well as delivering engaging lessons, you will act as a Programme Tutor for a caseload of students, providing academic and pastoral support, monitoring progress and helping learners achieve their goals. We welcome applications from experienced lecturers and industry professionals with strong motor vehicle expertise who are interested in beginning a rewarding career in education.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Motor Vehicle programmes.
• Act as a Programme Tutor, supporting student progress, achievement and wellbeing.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons using innovative teaching methods and learning technologies.
• Embed English and Maths within lessons where appropriate.
• Monitor attendance, behaviour and progression, taking action to support student success.
• Maintain accurate records including assessments, progress tracking and student documentation.
• Develop positive relationships with industry partners to enhance learning opportunities and progression routes.
• Support curriculum development and contribute to quality improvement activities.
• Participate in student recruitment activities including open days, admissions events and promotional activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the curriculum and support services to achieve excellent outcomes for students.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Motor Vehicle qualification at Level 3.
• Minimum Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English.
• Level 5 Teaching qualification or willing to work towards
• Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of Motor Vehicle curriculum requirements.
• Experience of embedding English and Maths within learning activities.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and achieving the highest standards for students.

Benefits For Working For DN Colleges

• 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 and development through dedicated CPD days, funded qualifications, support for personal development requests 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 our gyms.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Lecturer- Motor Vehicle but you might know this as Motor Vehicle Lecturer, Automotive Lecturer, Vehicle Maintenance Lecturer, Automotive Engineering Lecturer or Motor Vehicle Tutor.
• 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: 17th August 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

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

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.