Cambridge Regional College is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Lecturer in Motor Vehicle to join our dynamic Automotive department. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and develop the next generation of automotive professionals within a well-equipped and forward-thinking learning environment.
About the Role
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning across a range of motor vehicle courses, supporting students to achieve their full potential. The role includes planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and contributing to curriculum development across Levels 1 to 3.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and effective teaching across motor vehicle programmes (Levels 1–3)
- Assess and track student progress, providing constructive feedback
- Support students’ academic and personal development
- Contribute to course development and continuous improvement
- Maintain a safe and professional workshop and learning environment
Essential Requirements
- A minimum of a Level 3 vocational qualification in the Automotive industry
- GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths
- Substantial, recent, and relevant industrial experience relating to Light Motor Vehicles
- Ability to teach across different levels (Levels 1–3)
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
- Previous experience in a further education setting
- Strong communication and organisational skills
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and teacher training
- Access to modern automotive facilities and resources
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you are passionate about the automotive industry and committed to high-quality education, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team that is shaping the future workforce.
Cambridge Regional College is a large and inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in several fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction. CRC is a college to be proud of and to be in.
In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.
This teaching role and course is eligible for levelling up premium payments you could qualify to receive an extra payment of up to £6,000 per year, after tax. This payment is separate from teachers’ pay.
You can claim your payment if you are in your first 5 years of teaching in FE, teach at least 2.5 hours per week and meet the full eligibility criteria.
Levelling up premium payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Eligible FE teachers can claim a levelling up premium payment for teaching specific courses in the following subject areas:
- building and construction
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chemistry
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computing, including digital and ICT
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early years
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engineering and manufacturing, including transport engineering and electronics
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maths
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physics
Check the full list of eligible FE courses to see if you can claim a payment.
Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:
- Generous Holiday-Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure
- Generous pension scheme - Generous Contributory Pension Schemes: TPS 28.68% and LGPS 23.5%
- Free gym membership option and discounted classes (Cambridge campus)
- Discounted rates on college courses
- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services
- Free annual flu vaccination and Corporate Eye Care Scheme
- Free on-site car parking with EV charging spaces available
- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC
- On site subsidised restaurants, retail and coffee outlets including Costa and Starbucks
- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme
- Staff Development opportunities.
- Discounted or fully funded rates on college course.
- The Park Restaurant 10% Discount
Safeguarding statement
Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
