The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Are you an experienced Light Vehicle Technician with a passion for developing others?
We are seeking a Trainer in Automotive Apprenticeships to deliver high-quality training and support apprentices in building the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in the industry. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant automotive discipline, or equivalent industry experience, along with up-to-date knowledge and a passion for education and skills development.
Role: Apprenticeship Trainer – Automotive
Salary: £31,200 - £35,880 per annum, plus £7,500 (Industry Sector Payment)
Location: Aylesbury
Contract: Full-time (37 hours per week/52 weeks per year)
Buckinghamshire College Group is a thriving Further Education provider with campuses in Aylesbury, Amersham, and Wycombe. Each year, we support over 5,000 learners to achieve their academic and career ambitions.
We take pride in being a skills-focused college, working closely with leading employers such as Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts, and Flannery Plant Hire to ensure our learners gain relevant, real-world experience and opportunities.
We would welcome candidates who are open to working towards a teaching qualification if they don’t already hold one, have Maths and English at Level 2 or above, and feel confident supporting learners while developing positive relationships with employers.
As a Apprenticeship Trainer – Automotive, you will:
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Plan and deliver high-quality teaching aligned to apprenticeship standards and awarding body requirements
- Maintain up-to-date vocational and industry knowledge
- Monitor apprentice progress and provide meaningful 1:1 coaching and feedback
- Set targets and support learners in developing a growth mindset
- Complete all required administrative tasks, including assessment and internal verification
- Work effectively within agreed timetables and resources
Why join Buckinghamshire College Group?
We will encourage you to develop new skills and expand your opportunities within the College. We are also flexible and accommodating, allowing you to be as productive as possible.
Employee benefits include:
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Pension scheme – TPS (Teacher Pension Scheme)
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays & additional leave purchase scheme
- Access to free training & continuous professional development
- A bespoke package of intensive induction and probation support
- Flexible working policy and a commitment to employee wellbeing
- Discounts in the Aylesbury Day Nursery & Aylesbury Hair & Beauty (HAB) Salon)
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Cycle to work and local business employee corporate discount schemes
Buckinghamshire College Group is a Further Education college with three campuses located in Aylesbury, Amersham and Wycombe. We are proud to be a skills-based college supporting over 5,000 learners each year to achieve their study and career goals and play a pivotal role in the Buckinghamshire community working with a wide range of employers for example, Pinewood Studios, NHS Trusts and Flannery Plant Hire to name but a few.
As a member of our team, you will have an unwavering passion for learning and for supporting students and staff to achieve more than they ever thought possible – while being innovative and comfortable with experimentation of new ideas and approaches including use of digital tools to enhance student engagement - we call this the Bucks College Factor!
If you have the Bucks College Factor, this sounds like a role for you and Buckinghamshire College Group sounds like a place you’d like to be part of, then we’d love to hear from you.
Taking Teaching Further
The College actively engages with the Education & Training Foundation’s Taking Teaching Further scheme to recruit industry professionals to teach within Further Education.
As industry professionals offer our students industry experience and insight we support our unqualified teachers to learn ‘on the job’. You will be given full support throughout your development to fully qualified teacher status. Whilst in employment you would be enrolled onto the Level 3 Award in Education and Training. After completion you can choose to move be onto our Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training qualification. This is a great way for experienced professionals to achieve a recognised teaching qualification whilst in employment.
Commitment to Safeguarding
BCG is committed to equal opportunities for all, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff alike; all posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
For more information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Terms and Conditions located in the job details above.
Only completed applications will be considered for this role.
For more information on the role please contact HR directly.
The closing date for applications is 14/07/2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 22/07/2026; however, please note that these dates may be subject to change.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive sufficient applications or source a suitable candidate. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
