HE Motorsport Lecturer
Education Details
Job Description
Lecturer in Motorsport (Higher Education) ---------------------------------------------
Location: Preston
Salary: £28,000 – £31,000 (Unqualified) | Up to £39,000 (Qualified)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
We warmly welcome candidates directly from the industry. If you have the technical expertise and a passion for the sector, we provide the support and funding you need to transition into a rewarding career in academia.
About the Role
In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a dynamic and industry-relevant curriculum, supporting students to develop both their academic understanding and practical skills. Your knowledge, professional experience, and enthusiasm for motorsport engineering will be central to guiding students through their studies and preparing them for progression into the sector.
With access to state-of-the-art facilities and strong links to industry, you will have the opportunity to engage students in applied projects, collaborative learning, and real-world problem solving—equipping them with the skills and confidence needed for a successful future in motorsport and related fields.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Minimum Qualification: A Degree in Motorsport Engineering (or a closely related discipline).
- Industry Experience: Proven professional experience within the motorsport industry is essential.
- Teaching Status: Previous teaching experience is not required. Full teaching qualifications are fully funded for the successful candidate.
Salary Structure
- Unqualified Teacher: £28,000 – £31,000 per annum.
- Qualified Teacher: Up to £39,000 per annum.
Why Join Us?
We have a nationally and internationally recognised provision across Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education, and Apprenticeships. Our Higher Education provision maintains well-recognised university partnerships, and we are proud to be one of the top five largest land-based and sports colleges in the UK.
We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students.
What We Offer
- Generous Leave: A holiday allowance of 42 days, plus bank holidays.
- Pension: Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme.
- Development: Fully funded teaching qualifications and regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- Wellbeing: An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide support in moments of need.
What's on Offer
- 42 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Teacher's Pension Scheme
- Fully funded teaching qualifications
- Regular CPD opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
Your Recruitment Consultant
Tiana-Destiny Hill
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Pension
Teacher's Pension Scheme
Requirements
- Degree in Motorsport Engineering or closely related discipline
- Proven professional experience within the motorsport industry
- Teaching qualifications (fully funded if not already held)
Benefits
- • 42 days holiday plus bank holidays
- • Teacher's Pension Scheme
- • Fully funded teaching qualifications
- • Regular CPD opportunities
- • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)