Motor Vehicle Instructor

Andover College; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Sick pay & Maternity Pay schemes

Flexible Working Policy

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-campus gym

Job summary

Andover College is seeking a Motor Vehicle Instructor to deliver practical and theory teaching from Entry Level to Level 3. The role includes supporting the workshop, maintaining facilities, and contributing to equipment and space development at Sparsholt Campus.

The post offers a fixed-term contract with flexible hours (22–37 per week) and potential for up to 4 hours of classroom-based lessons funded at lecturer rates.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification(s) in motor vehicle.
• Demonstrable experience in the motor vehicle industry.
• Good communication skills to support learners and colleagues.
• Willingness to attain Level 3 teaching qualification and undertake in-house development.
• Can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical/theory motor vehicle instruction from Entry Level to Level 3.
• Support the workshop team and maintain workshop facilities.
• Contribute to maintaining resources and training facilities to a high standard.
• Potential to deliver up to 4 hours of classroom-based lessons remunerated on the lecturer pay scale.

Skills

Relevant teaching qualification

Motor vehicle industry experience

Good communication skills

Willingness to attain Level 3 teaching

Can-do attitude

Education

Technical qualification in motor vehicle

Job description

Motor Vehicle Instructor Salary: Up to £28,167 per annum (dependent upon qualifications, skills and experience). Working Pattern: Part-time or Full-time (22 - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Contract: Fixed Term. Location: Sparsholt Campus, Hampshire. Closing Date: 22nd September 2026

About the role:

In this role the post holder will provide practical/theory instruction to learners on Entry Level to Level 3 Motor Vehicle courses and support to the team within the workshop, together with contributing towards ensuring the department’s resources and facilities are maintained to the highest level, including maintenance and development of the workshop facilities. If your longer-term aspiration is to get into teaching, then this role provides excellent grounding along with an extremely supportive environment. Depending upon the skill set of the successful applicant, there will be the opportunity to deliver up to 4 hours of some classroom based lessons which are remunerated on the lecturer pay scale. Whilst you do not have to have previous experience of working in an education setting to apply for the role, the successful candidate will need to possess:

• Relevant technical qualification(s)
• Demonstrable relevant experience of working in the motor vehicle industry
• Good communication skills to support and interact with learners and colleagues.
• A willingness to attain a level 3 teaching qualification and undertake in-house development relating to supporting students
• A “can-do” attitude

Why Join Us:

• A friendly, collaborative team that values efficiency, communication and shared success
• A peaceful, spacious campus setting
• A role with real impact, helping students achieve their qualifications and progress to the next stage of their education or career

College Benefits:

• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (defined pension scheme)
• Free on-site parking
• Occupational Sick Pay & Maternity Pay schemes
• Flexible Working Policy
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-campus gym at Sparsholt Campus
• Opportunity to purchase Sparsholt-grown produce: plants, fresh fruit & veg, fish, and game
• Discounted hair treatments at the Andover campus salon
• Wide range of CPD events, plus support with professional qualifications

Make a real difference every day – help students grow, thrive, and reach their potential! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.