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Motor Vehicle Lecturer

Dovetail Ref: 57593030
FE & HE £32,494 - £43,674 per annum permanent mid Level 26 August 2026
City of Preston, England
Tiana-Destiny Hill

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Education Details

Motor Vehicle Further Education fe college
Levels: Level 1Level 2Level 3
Also teaches: Automotive TechnologyEngineering

Job Description

Job Title: Motor Vehicle Lecturer

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £32,494 – £43,674 per annum

Location: Preston area

Mandatory Requirement: NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle (or equivalent automotive trade qualification)

About the Role

The School of Science, Engineering and Automotive Technologies in the Preston area is seeking two enthusiastic and innovative Lecturers in Motor Vehicle studies. We are looking for professionals passionate about technical education and committed to inspiring the next generation of automotive specialists.

The successful candidates will deliver engaging practical and theoretical teaching across Level 1 to Level 3 vocational programmes. You will foster an inclusive learning environment in industry-standard workshops equipped with modern diagnostic tools and emerging technologies, including hybrid and electric vehicles.

Key Requirements

  • Mandatory Qualification: NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle (or recognized equivalent automotive qualification).
  • Passion for teaching, mentoring, and preparing students for apprenticeships, higher-level study, or industry employment.

What We Offer

  • Development: Supported CPD, staff development days, and funding/support to gain teaching qualifications.
  • Benefits: Teachers' Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, annual cost of living increases, and career progression routes.
  • Perks: Free on-site parking, Cycle to Work Scheme, access to health and fitness facilities, and family-friendly policies (flexible working options available).

Important Dates & Application Info

  • Closing Date: Thursday 10 September 2026
  • Interview Date: Friday 18 September 2026

The successful candidates will be required to undertake an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about electrical engineering and want to use your knowledge to develop the engineers of tomorrow, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start an exciting new career where your industry experience can make a lasting impact—all with full training and support provided.

What's on Offer

  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Annual cost of living increases
  • Career progression routes
  • Free on-site parking
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Access to health and fitness facilities
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Flexible working options available
  • Supported CPD and staff development days
  • Funding/support to gain teaching qualifications

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Tiana-Destiny Hill

Tiana-Destiny Hill

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Pension

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle (or equivalent automotive trade qualification)
  • Passion for teaching and mentoring
  • DBS check required

Benefits

  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Annual cost of living increases
  • Career progression routes
  • Free on-site parking

Skills & Qualifications

Motor vehicle maintenance and repairPractical workshop teachingTheoretical automotive teachingHybrid and electric vehicle technologyModern diagnostic toolsStudent mentoringVocational education delivery

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