MOTORSPORT LECTURER

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

Holiday package

Free onsite parking

Fully equipped gym access

Spa and salon discounts

Job summary

Orbital South Colleges Group is seeking a Motorsport Lecturer to join the Technology department in Redhill. You will deliver teaching across Level 1 & 2 City and Guilds and Level 3 BTEC, focusing on Motor Vehicle Service, PHEV/Electric Vehicle topics, MOT tests, and air conditioning repair.

The role involves preparing lessons, mentoring students, arranging work placements, and collaborating with the Programme Manager and Motor Vehicle Coordinator to drive department improvements.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching across Level 1 & 2 City and Guilds and Level 3 BTEC qualifiers.
• Prepare and teach on Motor Vehicle Service topics including PHEV, EV, MOT, Air Conditioning and Repair.
• Provide pastoral care as personal tutor, promote attendance, support work placements, participate in meetings, and contribute to planning and review.
• Assist in driving continuous improvement within the Engineering department.

Skills

Industry experience

Teaching experience

Motor vehicle knowledge

Education

Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Repair

GCSE English and Maths

Level 3 Teaching qualification

Job description

Motorsport 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
08/11/2026

Documents

• Introduction from the Principal.pdf (PDF, 156.25kb)
• OSC Corporation Competency Framework.pdf (PDF, 472.18kb)
• Motorsport Lecturer JDPS.pdf (PDF, 165.42kb)

We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Motorsport 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 Programme Manager and Motor Vehicle Coordinator, 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.

• Applications will however be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before this closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. As much as we would love to respond to all applicants, due to the sheer volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful candidates.

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.