Oaklands College
Lecturer in Motor Vehicles
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Ready to shape the next generation of talented Motor Vehicle Technicians?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for a passionate and knowledgeable Lecturer in Motor Vehicle to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across our Motor Vehicle programmes from Level 1 to Level 2. You’ll be joining Oaklands at an exciting time of growth and transformation, helping learners develop the technical skills, confidence, and industry knowledge needed to thrive in the modern automotive sector.
The Oaklands Education Group is a vibrant and diverse learning-centred community, providing transformational education for over 100 years. Since opening our doors in 1921, Oaklands College has empowered students with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to achieve their ambitions and make a positive contribution to their communities. As we continue our journey of innovation and excellence, we are seeking a dedicated Lecturer in Motor Vehicle to play a key role in shaping future automotive talent.
Your Day to Day Impact
As a Lecturer in Motor Vehicle, you will:
- Inspire and support learners across a range of Motor Vehicle programmes, helping them develop both the theoretical understanding and practical skills required for successful careers in industry.
- Deliver and assess specialist units covering vehicle inspection, service and maintenance, engines, chassis systems, wheels and tyres, braking systems, steering and suspension, electrical systems, health and safety, and workshop practice.
- Create a positive learning environment where learners are encouraged to achieve their full potential through engaging and inclusive teaching.
- Plan and develop high-quality schemes of work, lesson plans, and learning resources that support excellent learner outcomes.
- Monitor learner progress closely, provide meaningful feedback, set challenging but achievable targets, and offer effective personal tutoring support that enables students to overcome barriers and succeed.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Engineering and Motor Vehicle department to contribute to curriculum development, quality improvement initiatives, and the ongoing enhancement of the learner experience.
- Ensure compliance with college policies, safeguarding requirements, health and safety regulations, and quality standards.
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Is This You?
- Qualifications & Experience: A diploma, apprenticeship, or substantial industrial experience in Motor Vehicle, Automotive Engineering, Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or a related discipline.
- Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of vehicle inspection, service and maintenance, engines, chassis systems, wheels and tyres, braking systems, steering and suspension, electrical systems, health and safety, and workshop practice.
- Teaching & Assessment: Experience of teaching or assessing within Further Education, apprenticeships, industry training, or a willingness to train and develop in this area.
- Professional Development: A recognised teaching qualification, or a commitment to achieving one.
- Communication Skills: Excellent ability to engage, motivate, and inspire learners from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Learner Focus: Patient, empathetic, and committed to helping every learner achieve their potential.
- Inclusivity & Safeguarding: Dedicated to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and learner wellbeing.
- Reflective Practice: Committed to continuous professional development and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.
Your Future Starts at Oaklands
At Oaklands, we value our people and are committed to supporting your wellbeing, professional growth, and long-term success. When you join our team, you'll become part of a forward-thinking college that champions innovation, collaboration, and learner-centred education.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme with excellent employer contributions
- Fully funded teacher training, if required, and a structured induction programme
- Continuous Professional Development, including free access to Adult Community Learning courses and staff training opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Access to our onsite gym and discounted wellness treatments
- Cycle to Work Scheme and discounted travel through the UNO Bus Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers, supporting your health while working with screens
- Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential advice and support
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Support, including trained Mental Health Peer Supporters
- Staff Development Days & Awards, celebrating your achievements and recognising your impact
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Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Oaklands College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all students and all staff, including agency and hourly paid staff, irrespective of anyone’s position or role in the College, together with Governors, any workers who are at the College on an agency, voluntary/placement/other professional basis and any subcontractors or partners of the College, to share this commitment.
We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of interest. Don’t wait. Apply today and help inspire, develop, and empower the motor vehicle technicians of tomorrow.
This role may be eligible for the Department of Education’s (DfE) Targeted Retention Incentive Payment. Eligible Further Education (FE) teachers can apply from 2nd March 2026 until 31st May 2026. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/targeted-retention-incentive-payments-for-fe-teachers
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