University College Birmingham
Lecturer in Automotive (FE)
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Job Title: Lecturer in Automotive (FE)
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £35,608 - £43,482 per annum - AC2
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
About UCB:
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role:
Do you have experience teaching Automotive (Motor Vehicle) Engineering in Further Education?
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Automotive Lecturer to join our Engineering department, delivering high-quality teaching and learning across Further Education programmes. The department benefits from industry-standard workshop facilities, modern diagnostic equipment, and specialist resources designed to support practical and technical automotive training.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing, and delivering engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences that enable students to achieve their academic and vocational goals. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is enthusiastic about developing the next generation of automotive Technicians and Engineers.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across Further Education programmes.
- Plan, develop, and deliver engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences.
- Support students in achieving their academic and vocational goals.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant qualification in Automotive Engineering, Motor Vehicle Technology, or a closely related discipline.
- Teaching qualification is desirable.
- Experience of delivering vocational programmes within Further Education.
Our Further Education Provision:
Our Further Education provision includes programmes from Level 1 to Level 3 in Motor Vehicle and Automotive disciplines, providing learners with the technical knowledge and practical skills required by the automotive industry.
Benefits:
- Generous allocation of annual leave
- 38 days' paid leave per year
- 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
- Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Employer Contributions - 28.6%
- Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
- Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
- Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
- Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
- A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
- Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
- Free on-site gym membership
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Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026.
Interview Date: Monday 17th August 2026.
How to Apply:
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