Interim jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title: Interim Lecturer in Motor Vehicle
Status: Fixed Term Contact (12 Months), Full Time, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026
Assessment Centre Date: W/C 12th January 2026

Our Academy of Engineering covers Agricultural, Motor Vehicle and Large Transport Vehicle Engineering which includes Bus and Coach, Construction Plant, and Rail, with multiple training facilities across our campus to ensure our learners are industry focused and career ready. The College has significantly invested in the Engineering facility, with a £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri‑Tech Centre boasting some fantastic, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and equipment for teaching purposes. A new facility, at our Reaseheath Engineering Apprenticeship Academy, was purpose built to accommodate the growth in demand within Large Transport Vehicle engineering. We also have an impressive five‑bay and hi‑spec equipment facility for our Motor Vehicle cohort.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Lecturer/Course Manager in Motor Vehicle to join our team on a fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced automotive professional or qualified teacher to inspire the next generation of technicians and engineers. As a Lecturer/Course Manager, you will plan and deliver engaging practical and theory sessions across a range of motor vehicle programmes, ensuring learners gain the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the industry. You will also manage course administration, assessment, and quality assurance processes, working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across motor vehicle programmes.
• Plan and develop curriculum content to meet industry standards and awarding body requirements.
• Manage course administration, including tracking learner progress and maintaining accurate records.
• Support learners through effective coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
• Contribute to departmental development and college-wide initiatives, including CPD events.

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle (minimum) and ideally a Level 5 or 6 qualification in Engineering or Automotive Technology.
• Have a recognised teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one).
• Possess Assessor and IQA qualifications (or be willing to work towards these).
• Demonstrate recent industry experience and/or experience delivering vocational training.
• Be organised, proactive, and able to build positive relationships with learners and colleagues.

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Two‑week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free Parking

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at [email protected] should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.