Lecturer in Motor Vehicle Studies

Employer

Coastland College

Location

Weymouth, Dorset

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Full Time

Salary

£31,363 per annum (Qualified Teacher Status)

Posted

25th June 2026

Start Date

24th August 2026

Expires

8th July 2026 11:59 PM

Contract Type

Permanent

Start Date

24th August 2026

Job ID

1562544

Job Reference

REQ0078

Salary: £31,363 per annum (Qualified Teacher Status/equivalent Level 5)

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time

As part of our continued investment in vocational excellence we are seeking a passionate, skilled, and forward-thinking individual to join our team at the Weymouth Campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of Automotive studies from foundation to Level 3, supporting both Further Education and Employer Services. We are looking for a dynamic lecturer who brings a strong foundation of industry experience and a commitment to inspiring the next generation of Automotive Technicians.

About the Role

As a Lecturer in Motor Vehicle Studies, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality practical and theoretical instruction to a diverse range of learners. You will play a key role in preparing students for industry placements and future employment, while also supporting the development of a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

Delivering engaging and industry-relevant lessons aligned with the Automotive curriculum.

Supporting learners with hands-on training and theoretical knowledge.

Preparing and maintaining classroom & workshop environments, equipment, and resources.

Collaborating with colleagues and employers to ensure curriculum relevance and quality.

Who We’re Looking For?

Whether you're an experienced educator or a qualified Automotive industrial professional looking to transition into teaching, we welcome your application. If you're coming "off the tools," we will provide full training and fund your teaching and assessing qualifications.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified Motor Vehicle Technician.

An additional skills allowance may be offered on top of the basic salary for the successful candidate, depending on their experience and expertise.

If you’re ready to share your expertise and help shape the future of Motor Vehicle education, we’d love to hear from you

What we offer

Whatever your reasons for wanting to join our college community, we promise you a warm welcome and a highly supportive, flexible approach to your work - designed to help you reach your full potential. We also offer many great benefits, all with the aim of supporting your health, wellbeing and personal development:

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 48 holiday days, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time roles)
• Additional 3 efficiency closure days over winter break (not deducted from annual leave) and an additional 4 days over Easter (to be deducted from annual leave)
• Generous Pension Scheme through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Access to Optima Health - our FREE confidential emotional support and practical advice scheme
• Dedicated CPD learning days to support learning and development
• Family friendly policies
• A person-centred annual appraisal focusing on your wellbeing and CPD
• Free on-site parking
• Free on-site gym
• Employee discounts at on-site facilities such as Signature Hair & Beauty Salon, The Avenue Restaurant and The Bay Theatre
• Wide range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support staff including Corporate Eyecare voucher scheme and free and confidential staff counselling

The important bit

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and Conditions of Service for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team.

We’re here to help you

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway – you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding Statement

Coastland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants should be aware that safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This role involves regular contact with children and young people and is considered regulated activity under the relevant safeguarding legislation. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of child protection and follow all statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must declare all relevant convictions and cautions that are not protected under the Exceptions Order 1975 (amended 2013 and 2020). Guidance on which convictions must be disclosed can be found in the Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the DBS filtering rules.