Motor Vehicle Lecturer

National Skills Agency; Worcester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in the UK is seeking a Lecturer to deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching across various Further Education programmes. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to providing an excellent educational experience, while adhering to quality assurance standards. This role involves planning lessons, using assessment strategies, and engaging in continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of effective teaching, learning, and assessment in FE/HE.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (Child workforce) including children's barred list check where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching across various FE programmes.
• Plan challenging lessons informed by strong subject knowledge.
• Use a range of assessment strategies to monitor progress.
• Promote strong attendance and punctuality.
• Engage in continuous professional development.

Skills

Competence at Stage 1 of the Digital Teaching Professional Framework

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant subject

Higher-level qualification appropriate for teaching HE (where applicable)

Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain

Level 2 English & Maths (GCSE C/4+ or equivalent)

Job description

Role Purpose

Our client is seeking a Lecturer to deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning across a range of Further Education (FE) programmes, including study programmes, adult learning, apprenticeships, Functional Skills, and Higher Education (HE). The postholder will provide excellent educational experiences that support learner progress, achievement, and progression, while contributing to curriculum development, quality assurance, and wider departmental activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan well-sequenced, challenging lessons informed by strong subject knowledge
• Differentiate learning based on learner starting points, addressing misconceptions and designing engaging activities.
• Develop and regularly update high-quality, inclusive teaching materials that reflect curriculum requirements and current industry standards.
• Contribute to annual curriculum review, ensuring content remains relevant, current, and aligned with academic and industry expectations.

Assessment and Feedback

• Use a range of assessment strategies including questioning and responsive teaching to monitor progress and identify gaps.
• Track progress using data, implement interventions where required, and participate in reporting processes including parent/carer meetings (where appropriate).
• Prepare learners for internal and external assessments and ensure compliance with awarding body expectations.

Learner Support and Guidance

• Promote strong attendance and punctuality through accurate record-keeping and timely interventions.
• Conduct tutorials when required, supporting learner development and career aspirations.
• Ensure inclusive classroom practice, collaborating with learning support colleagues to meet diverse needs.
• Promote safeguarding and learner welfare in line with our client s policies and statutory requirements.

Professional Development

• Engage in at least 30 hours of continuous professional development annually.
• Participate fully in training, mandatory activity, and internal development aligned with our client s professional standards.
• Support learner recruitment through open days, interviews, enrolment, and induction activities.
• Contribute to college events that promote learner engagement.
• Build and maintain industry links, which may include arranging guest speakers, workplace visits, and work-related opportunities.

Quality Assurance

• Participate in internal quality reviews, self-assessment, and external inspection processes.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, assessment, and achievement within agreed timescales.
• Adhere to all organisational policies, including those relating to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and health and safety.

Indicative Role Activities

Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

• Adapt teaching approaches to meet learner needs and resolve day-to-day challenges.
• Contribute to curriculum and quality improvement decisions as part of the department.
• Make informed decisions about teaching content and assessment within curriculum frameworks.

Teaching and Learning Support

• Develop engaging teaching materials and use a range of delivery methods, including online learning.

Condensed Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject.
• Higher-level qualification appropriate for teaching HE (where applicable).
• Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Level 2 English & Maths (GCSE C/4+ or equivalent).

Knowledge

• Strong understanding of effective teaching, learning, and assessment in FE/HE.

Skills

• Competence at Stage 1 of the Digital Teaching Professional Framework.

Additional Requirement

• Enhanced DBS clearance (Child workforce) including children s barred list check where applicable.