Lecturer Motor Vehicle

The vacancy

Are you passionate about the motor vehicle industry and keen to inspire the next generation of automotive professionals? DN Colleges Group is seeking a Lecturer- Motor Vehicle to join our Engineering team.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across a range of Motor Vehicle programmes, supporting students to develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours required for success in the automotive sector. You will act as a Programme Tutor for a caseload of students, providing academic guidance, monitoring progress and helping learners achieve their full potential.

Whether you are an experienced lecturer or an industry professional looking to move into teaching, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and assessment across Motor Vehicle programmes.
• Act as a Programme Tutor, supporting students' academic progress, attendance and achievement.
• Create engaging and inclusive learning experiences using a variety of teaching methods and technologies.
• Embed Maths and English within teaching and learning activities.
• Maintain accurate student records, including assessments, attendance and progress tracking.
• Promote positive behaviour, student wellbeing, safeguarding, equality and diversity.
• Develop and maintain links with employers and industry partners to enhance the student experience.
• Contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement activities and self-assessment processes.
• Support student recruitment through events such as Open Days, Information Events and promotional activities.
• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain up-to-date industry and teaching knowledge.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Motor Vehicle qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Minimum Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English.
• Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong industry knowledge and understanding of Motor Vehicle teaching and learning.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and engage learners from a range of backgrounds.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusive practice.

Why Join Us?

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, widely recognised as one of the strongest workplace pension schemes available in the UK.
• 43 days annual leave, including 35 bookable annual leave days, 8 bank holidays and 8 days off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities. We invest in our colleagues' growth through dedicated CPD days, funded qualifications, development support and access to extensive e-learning resources.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments and an electric car scheme.
• Wellbeing support, including our Employee Assistance Programme, same-day GP access, retail benefits and electric car scheme.
• On-site perks, from coffee shops and food halls to floristry, hair and beauty services and gym facilities.

Important Things to Note

• In DN Colleges we call this role Lecturer- Motor Vehicle but you might know this as Motor Vehicle Technician Trainer, Automotive Lecturer, Vehicle Maintenance Lecturer, Automotive Skills Tutor or Motor Vehicle Instructor.
• We are not looking for agency support for this role.
• Even if you are not a teacher yet, please get in touch to discuss how we can support you through our Trade to Teach or Let's Teach programmes.
• If this role qualifies for the Teacher Pension Scheme and this would be your first teaching role, two years' service must be completed before pension benefits are added to your teacher pension record.
• If you need more information about this or any other part of this advert, please contact us at Sign in to view email.

Additional Information

Teaching Qualifications: Applicants are not required to hold a teaching qualification at the point of appointment. However, they must be willing to work towards and achieve a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification within the first 18 months of employment. This qualification must then be maintained through ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD). At DN Colleges Group, a recognised teaching qualification is defined as Level 5 or above.

Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Closing date- 2nd November 2026

At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.

Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally

Our values

This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.

These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.

Ambition

To achieve the highest standards.

Support

A caring, safe and inclusive environment.

Partnership

Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.

Innovation

We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.

Responsibility

We take individual and collective responsibility.

Equality

We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.