Role
Lecturer – Motor Vehicle
Location
Tresham College – Corby Campus
Salary & Benefits
Salary between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum (DOE and qualifications). 45 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, retail and leisure discounts, professional and personal development opportunities, access to college courses. (Note: salary and annual leave entitlement are for that of a qualified lecturer.)
Hours & Contract
37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year. Permanent – Full time.
Requirements
This is a UK‑based contract; right to work in the UK is required. Sponsorship is not offered.
About The Role
We are currently seeking a lecturer in motor vehicle to join our motor vehicle department at The Bedford College Group.
As a lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
* Teaching, delivery & learner development – Deliver engaging, up‑to‑date sessions that build life skills and motor‑vehicle knowledge (levels 1‑3), using practical, real‑world learning to support progression and learner success.
* Planning, curriculum & resource preparation – Plan schemes of work, design differentiated lessons, prepare resources, organise work experience and ensure learning activities fully meet curriculum and awarding‑body requirements.
* Classroom management, assessment & feedback – Maintain a safe learning environment, manage behaviour, monitor attendance, set clear objectives, assess learning through assignments and workplace visits, and provide constructive feedback to enhance learner progress.
* Quality, pastoral support & professional duties – Complete administrative tasks, contribute to course development, attend team meetings, support pastoral needs, participate in marketing/engagement events and refer learners to specialist services when needed.
* Professional standards, compliance & development – Uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and data‑protection requirements; engage in CPD; maintain awareness of sector developments; and work towards required qualifications (QTLS‑equivalent teaching qualification, level 2 English/maths, assessor award if not already held).
About You
* Qualifications & vocational expertise – Level 2 English and maths, level 3 subject‑relevant qualification, assessor award (or willingness to achieve), with up‑to‑date industry‑standard vocational skills and experience in the relevant sector.
* Teaching skills & delivery approaches – Able to teach across a range of vocational areas and learner levels using varied teaching methods, incorporating the latest industry technology and applying strong health & safety knowledge.
* Quality assurance & professional knowledge – Up‑to‑date understanding of industry QA systems, reflective practice, excellent organisational and time‑management skills and commitment to maintaining current expertise in the specialism.
* Interpersonal skills & learner motivation – Strong communication and interpersonal ability, able to motivate and inspire learners, work effectively as part of a team and deliver learning through multiple modes.
* Safeguarding, flexibility & continuous development – Committed to safeguarding and maintaining appropriate boundaries, willing to update skills continuously, work flexibly across locations and uphold all relevant health & safety requirements.
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the attached Job Description.
Interviews
To be confirmed.
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
* Valuing teamwork – We are one team who, by working together, can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
* Improving continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
* Student centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
* Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
* Open and caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
* Nurturing education excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
About Tresham College
Tresham College has three main sites in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough, each with impressive modern buildings. Across our sites we offer a range of subjects including art & design, construction, engineering, motor vehicle, hairdressing and beauty therapy and more in support of our local communities.
About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year. Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land‑based college; The Bedford Sixth Form (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community‑based learning centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.
Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on employment of ex‑offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
Expires: 19/03/2026 23:59
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