Automotive Lecturer

Are you passionate about the automotive industry and keen to share your knowledge and experience with the next generation? We are seeking an enthusiastic and industry-experienced Automotive Lecturer to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across our Automotive provision.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing learners' technical skills, industry knowledge and career aspirations within a modern and supportive learning environment.
About the Role
As an Automotive Lecturer, you will deliver engaging and innovative lessons across a range of automotive programmes, supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and progress into employment or further study. You will contribute to curriculum development, maintain high standards of teaching and learning, and provide excellent academic and pastoral support to students.
You may also act as a Course Leader, taking responsibility for course planning, quality assurance, assessment processes and learner outcomes.
We offer great benefits including;
Generous annual leave

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Regular training and development

Duties
Deliver outstanding teaching, learning and assessment in Automotive subjects.
Prepare and deliver engaging classroom and workshop-based lessons.
Assess learner progress and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Support students through personal tutoring and pastoral care.
Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and learning resources.
Monitor learner attendance, progress and achievement.
Maintain accurate records in line with college and awarding body requirements.
Contribute to curriculum planning, quality improvement and self-assessment activities.
Build and maintain strong links with employers and industry partners.
Support recruitment activities including open events, school liaison and careers events.
Organise and monitor work placements and industry engagement opportunities.
Participate fully in continuous professional development and industry updating activities.

We are looking for an individual who combines strong automotive industry expertise with a passion for supporting learners to achieve their potential.
Essential Requirements
GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent in English and Maths.
Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Automotive Maintenance and Repair or a related automotive discipline.
Significant current or recent automotive industry experience.
Previous teaching experience, training experience, or experience supporting apprentices in the workplace.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to engage and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Good working knowledge of IT systems and digital learning technologies.
Commitment to achieving a Level 5 Teaching Qualification if not already held.

Desirable Requirements
Relevant degree or higher-level professional qualification.
Level 5 Teaching Qualification.
Assessor qualification (TAQA/A1 or equivalent).
Internal Quality Assurance qualification (IQA/V1 or equivalent).
Experience of curriculum design and quality improvement within Further Education.
Experience acting as a Course Leader or programme coordinator.

What We're Looking For
We are particularly interested in candidates who are:
Passionate about education and skills development.
Inclusive, supportive and committed to learner success.
Innovative in their approach to teaching and learning.
Collaborative and able to work effectively with colleagues and employers.
Committed to maintaining up-to-date industry knowledge and professional standards.

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.