Lecturer in Automotive

Lecturer in Automotive
Wiltshire College & University Centre Chippenham Campus

Are you a passionate Automotive professional who enjoys sharing technical expertise and helping learners develop practical skills for real-world careers Do you want to inspire future technicians to overcome barriers gain confidence and achieve industry-recognised qualifications

Whether youre an experienced Automotive lecturer or a skilled industry professional ready to move into teaching this is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners futures.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and bring your automotive knowledge to a supportive learner-focused environment where hands-on teaching and progression are at the heart of what we do.

What We Offer

Salary:

UnqualifiedLecturer: 29294 per year

Qualified Lecturer:per year
(Depending on Skills Qualifications & Experience)

Contract Type: Full Time 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year

Outstanding Benefits

Teachers Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pension
Generous Holiday Allowance 37 days paid annual leave 8 days paid bank holidays
College Closure & Wellbeing Days including a fully paid 2-week Christmas break
Employee Assistance Programme confidential support whenever you need it
Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses
Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail travel tech and more
Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money and stay active
Professional Development fully funded qualifications and structured CPD
Additional Perks discounted meals hair & beauty services and local attraction offers

A stable rewarding teaching role designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.

What Youll Do

Teach and assess learners across a range of Automotive programmes from entry level to Level 3
Deliver engaging practical workshop and classroom-based sessions
Support learners in developing technical competence confidence and employability skills
Use industry-relevant equipment and real-world examples to bring learning to life
Maintain high standards of health & safety safeguarding and learner wellbeing
Track learner progress assess practical and theoretical work and provide constructive feedback

What Youll Bring

A relevant Automotive qualification (Level 3 or above)
Strong industry knowledge across vehicle maintenance and repair
Experience working in the automotive industry and/or supporting learners or apprentices
A commitment to inclusive teaching and learner success
A teaching qualification is welcomed but if you dont yet have one well support you to gain it while you work

Why Become a Lecturer

Make a real difference and enjoy:

A healthier work-life balance
A respected stable career in further education
The opportunity to shape the next generation of skilled automotive professionals
A meaningful role where confidence competence and careers are built in the workshop

Help learners drive their futures forward one skill at a time.

Inspire skills. Build careers. Teach Automotive.

If youre ready to take on a fulfilling and hands-on role in education wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 23/06/26

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks including checks against the childrens barred list and other employment verifications including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity recognising the valuable perspectives ideas knowledge and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

INDHIGH

Wiltshire College & University Centre stands as the largest provider of further and higher education in Wiltshire significantly contributing to the local economy by equipping individuals with essential skills for success. Our diverse curriculum spans from Level 1 to Level 6 and we operate across four main campuses located in Trowbridge Chippenham Salisbury and Lackham which specialises in land-based education.

We offer a wide array of apprenticeships along with full-time part-time and university-level courses. Notably our Castle Combe circuit facility is the UKs first trackside motorsport engineering training centre dedicated to our Motorsport Engineering programs.