Trainee Lecturer - Motor Vehicle
Salary: Up to £29,551, depending on experience, with progression on to the main teaching scale, up to £41,937
Hours: 35 per week
Working Weeks: 52 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Accrington, Lancashire
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 19 April 2026
Interview Date: TBC
‘Together, Let’s Be Extraordinary’
Our Organisation
Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Accrington and Rossendale College has a proud history of delivering high quality vocational courses and technical training, apprenticeships and higher education provision to the communities that we serve. We excel in providing people with a platform to progress into fantastic employment opportunities with rewarding careers prospects.
The Exciting Role
A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a Trainee Lecturer in Motor Vehicle to join our student-focused team.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong background or passion for Motor Vehicle who is looking to take the next step into teaching. As a Trainee Lecturer, you’ll be supported to develop your teaching skills while sharing your industry knowledge and inspiring the next generation of automotive professionals.
You’ll work in well-equipped workshops alongside an experienced and supportive team, helping learners develop practical skills, build confidence and achieve industry-recognised qualifications. Full training and development will be provided, including support to work towards a teaching qualification.
The successful candidate will be primarily based at Accrington & Rossendale College but may be required to travel across sites.
The College’s Trainee Teacher programme will include funding for your teaching qualification, as well as mentoring support and coaching from our experienced team. You can find out more about what it is like to Teach in FE by visiting https://www.teach-in-further-education.campaign.gov.uk/ and there is information about how to become a further education teacher at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/teach-in-further-education#train-on-the-job.
If you are interested in this role and are currently working in industry without formal teaching experience and would like to find out more, we encourage you to get in touch with Ayub Moosa, Head of Division -
What You Will Be Doing:
* Support the delivery and development of the Motor Vehicle curriculum, working alongside experienced Lecturers to help build employer relationships and support opportunities such as industry placements.
* Assist in teaching across Motor Vehicle programmes from Entry Level to Level 3, developing your teaching practice with the support of the team.
* Work with your Line Manager and colleagues to plan and prepare engaging, high-quality learning activities.
* Contribute to the development and sharing of learning resources for Motor Vehicle, while building effective links across the College.
* Support the assessment of students and help track and monitor learner progress.
What We Are Looking For:
* 5 GCSEs or equivalent including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
* Minimum level 3 qualification in a related subject
* Willingness to achieve a recognised teaching qualification
What We Offer in Return:
* Eligibility to join the Teacher Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
* Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
* A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
* Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
* Free on-site parking on all College sites
Please visit our ‘working for us’ section of our website for a full list of our benefits
Further Questions?
Please contact our friendly HR Team
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.