Technical Lecturer - Motor Vehicle

Location: Dunstable

Salary: Up to £48,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications*

Expires: 29/06/2026 23:59

Role: Technical Lecturer – Motor Vehicle

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable – Various Sites

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, plus up to a £10,000 market supplement, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Technical Lecturer in Motor Vehicle to join our Motor Vehicle department at The Bedford College Group .

As a Technical Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Teaching, Learning & Motor Vehicle Delivery – Deliver high‑quality teaching across Motor Vehicle (Light Vehicle Maintenance) programmes, supporting learners to develop practical skills and industry knowledge.
• Curriculum Planning & Practical Learning Design – Plan schemes of work and hands‑on learning activities, ensuring lessons are engaging, relevant and aligned to City & Guilds standards.
• Assessment, Progress & Learner Development – Monitor attendance and progress, assess learner work and provide constructive feedback to support achievement and progression.
• Classroom Management, Safety & Workshop Practice – Maintain high standards of behaviour and ensure safe workshop environments, applying health & safety regulations in practical settings.
• Professional Practice, Collaboration & Continuous Improvement – Contribute to curriculum development, team activities and learner support, while upholding safeguarding, EDI and ongoing CPD standards.

About You

• Qualifications, Vocational Expertise & Industry Knowledge – Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject with Level 2 English and maths, supported by current industry experience and up‑to‑date technical expertise.
• Teaching, Delivery & Learner Engagement – Ability to deliver engaging, practical teaching across vocational levels, using varied approaches to motivate learners and support achievement.
• Assessment, Quality Assurance & Health & Safety – Strong understanding of assessment and quality assurance processes, with effective application of health & safety standards in practical learning environments.
• Organisation, Communication & Team Collaboration – Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, able to manage workload, meet deadlines and contribute effectively within a collaborative team.
• Professional Values, CPD & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding, continuous professional development and learner success, with a flexible approach to working across sites and adapting to changing needs.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational

VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About Central Bedfordshire College

Central Bedfordshire College (CBC) operates campuses across Central Bedfordshire. Offering a wide range of modern and professional facilities to prepare students for their chosen career pathway. CBC benefits from excellent transport links and town centre locations, enabling students to experience a high standard of education and training, alongside a thriving social experience.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

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