Teacher - Motor Vehicle

Leeds City College; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave generous

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Travel schemes

Flexible/hybrid work

Job summary

Leeds City College is seeking dynamic Motor Vehicle Teachers to join our Printworks Campus. You will deliver high-quality training across Level 1 to Level 3 for 16–18 and adult learners, apprenticeships, and school pathways.

Bring a relevant Motor Vehicle qualification or 2+ years industry experience, plus a willingness to work towards a teaching qualification. Hybrid working options and strong learner outcomes are expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant Motor Vehicle qualification (or equivalent) OR have a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry/trade experience.
• Clinically demonstrable ability to deliver across Level 1–3 Motor Vehicle.
• Full teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one with College support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver inspirational lessons across Motor Vehicle Service and Repair courses, including PHEV/EV technologies.
• Contribute to high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Motivate and mentor learners to foster a passion for the automotive industry.

Skills

Motor Vehicle qualification

Teaching qualification

Digital literacy

Interpersonal skills

Flexible working hours

Education

Teaching qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Role

Leeds City College is seeking dynamic, self-motivated Motor Vehicle Teachers to join our expanding team at the Printworks Campus. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing curriculum area that boasts a strong track record of learner success and achievement.

About The Role

Leeds City College is seeking dynamic, self-motivated Motor Vehicle Teachers to join our expanding team at the Printworks Campus. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing curriculum area that boasts a strong track record of learner success and achievement. As an experienced automotive educator or a skilled technician looking to transition into teaching, you will deliver high-quality training across all modes of attendance from Level 1 up to Level 3.

• 16–18-year-old Study Programmes
• Adult learners (19+) on Study Programmes
• Apprenticeships
• School / Pathways Groups

Your primary focus will be to provide an excellent learning experience, ensuring that individual learners gain the essential skills required for further study, employment, or the successful completion of their apprenticeship.

The salary for this role is £31,916 to £35,912 per annum plus a yearly market supplement of £3,000. In addition, you will also receive a one-off attraction payment of £3,000. (This payment is split into 2 halves - £1,500 will be paid on commencement of the role and £1,500 to be paid on successfully passing probation).

What You Will Do

• Prepare and deliver inspirational lessons across a range of Motor Vehicle Service and Repair courses, including modern Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) technologies.
• Contribute to high standards of aspirational teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Enthuse, motivate, and mentor the young technicians of the future, fostering a true passion for the automotive industry.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of learner progress, attendance, and achievements within the College.
• Bring drive, determination, and a desire to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives through education.

About You

• You must hold a relevant Motor Vehicle qualification (or equivalent) OR have a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry/trade experience.
• You should hold a full teaching qualification, or be fully willing to work towards achieving one with the College's support.
• You must be digitally literate and confident using standard IT systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to assist with course administration and learning resources.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively motivate, inspire, and engage diverse groups of learners.
• A strong team player with a flexible approach to working hours, as some evening work will be required alongside associated administrative tasks.
• Previous experience working with young people is highly advantageous.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual Leave

• Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• People’s Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting

Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.