MOTOR VEHICLE LECTURER

John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital South Colleges Group is seeking a passionate Motor Vehicle Lecturer to join the Technology department at East Surrey College (Redhill). You will deliver teaching across Level 1 & 2 City & Guilds and Level 3 BTEC, covering Motor Vehicle Service, including PHEV, EV, MOT, Air Conditioning and Repair.

The role involves preparing and delivering courses, acting as a personal tutor, promoting attendance, and arranging work placements.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above in Motor Vehicle related discipline.
• GCSE English and Maths (C/4+) required.
• Minimum Level 3 Teaching qualification or commitment to work towards.
• Minimum 3 years industry experience.
• Up-to-date industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Level 1 & 2 City & Guilds and Level 3 BTEC in Motor Vehicle.
• Prepare and teach Motor Vehicle Service courses including PHEV, EV, MOT, Air Conditioning and Repair.
• Act as a personal tutor, provide pastoral care and promote attendance.
• Support students to attain work placements and participate in team meetings.
• Contribute to planning, development and review activities within the subject area.

Skills

Teaching

Motor Vehicle

Student mentoring

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in Motor Vehicle

GCSE English and Maths (C/4+)

Job description

Motor Vehicle Lecturer

Job Type

Teaching

Job Category

Engineering

Employment Basis

Established (salaried)

Location

East Surrey College - Redhill

Salary Range

£31,990 - £41,718 (subject to qualifications, skills, and experience)

Closing Date

20/09/2026

Documents

• Introduction from the Principal.pdf (PDF, 156.25kb)
• Motor Vehicle Lecturer JD&PS.pdf (PDF, 173.91kb)
• OSC Corporation Competency Framework.pdf (PDF, 472.18kb)

Motor Vehicle Lecturer

College location: East Surrey College (Redhill)

Salary: £31,990 - £41,718 (subject to qualifications, skills, and experience)

Hours: Full time (Monday - Friday 8:45am - 5pm)

We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Motor Vehicle Lecturer to join our busy and professional Technology department where you will deliver teaching across our Level 1 & 2 City and Guilds and Level 3 BTEC qualification.

In this exciting role, you will have the responsibility to prepare and teach on a range of Motor Vehicle Service, including PHEV, Electrical Vehicle, MOT Test, Air Conditioning and Repair courses.

Working closely with the Director of Learning, Programme Manager, and the rest of the Engineering team, you will have the chance to share your knowledge and skills with students to help them achieve at the highest level as well as driving continuous improvement within the College. You will act as a personal tutor giving pastoral care, promote attendance, support students to attain suitable work placements, participate in team meetings and contribute to the planning, development, and review activities within your subject area.

Are you thinking about a career in teaching? We welcome applications from experienced industry professionals. If you have relevant industry experience but do not yet hold a teaching qualification, we can support you to gain one whilst you work with us.

The Successful Candidate Must Have

• Level 3 or above (or equivalent) in a discipline related to Motor Vehicle Service and Repair
• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in English and Maths.
• Minimum of Level 3 Teaching qualification or commitment to work towards
• Minimum 3 years industry experience
• Up-to-date industry experience

If this sounds like you and you will enjoy working in a forward thinking, friendly, fast paced, changing environment with state of the art facilities, we would love to hear from you. In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, a brilliant holiday package, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.

We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.

As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.