Kendal College is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Motor Vehicle Lecturer to join our forward thinking Motor Vehicle Department.
Key facts
1. Part-time, permanent
22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
2. Salary£18, to £22,, actual salary, depending on qualifications and experience
3. Closing date
Midnight, Sunday 24th August
Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures
The successful candidate(s) will have experience with delivering teaching and learning of the highest quality. They will embrace a teaching environment that values creativity, technology, and forward-thinking methodologies. They will build strong, positive working relationships with a supportive and collaborative team of educators, and professional services who share the common goal of providing a meaningful educational experience.
They will have excellent organisational and time-management skills and be able to prioritise work effectively to meet objectives and deadlines. They will be comfortable with, and proactively adapt to rapid changes in educational trends within the sector. They will be able to plan and prioritise their own schedule of work to achieve objectives, have strong IT skills and happy to be part of a close-knit team with shared objectives.
Kendal College is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Motor Vehicle Lecturer to join our forward thinking Motor Vehicle Department. As part of our ongoing commitment to vocational excellence, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high quality teaching and hands on training across the motor vehicle courses. Experience in valet and experience of health and safety in the motor vehicle sector.
Teaching experience is desirable, but we are looking for someone with the confidence to share their experience and knowledge with our students - we would provide support for gaining a formal teaching qualification alongside your work with us.
Job Overview
4. Teaching: Deliver engaging and effective lessons across a variety of curriculum disciplines.
5. Curriculum Development: Lead the development of specific subjects within the curriculum, ensuring content is current and industry-relevant.
6. Research & Consultancy: Engage in significant research and consultancy activities to enhance the academic and practical learning experience.
7. Course Verification & Leadership: Oversee course verification processes, coordinate course teams, and provide leadership to ensure high educational standards.
8. Impactful Role: Play a crucial role in shaping the future of the related industry by mentoring and educating the next generation of skilled professionals.
9. Classroom Management: To ensure student retention and achievement targets are met, provide a safe and healthy environment in which to work and learn, and ensure that adequate resources and materials are provided to enhance learning, thereby enriching the opportunity and experience of learners.
See the Job Description for full details.
Why choose us?
Kendal College is a Further Education college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. We are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain an excellent education provider for Cumbria and the Northwest. Our students are focused on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment, and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. We recognise the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.
What we offer
10. Great career progression opportunities
11. A generous holiday entitlement
12. Excellent pension schemes for all staff
13. Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata) and your hard-earned holiday allocation
14. A college committed to helping every student reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability
15. Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop
16. Employee Assistant Programme
17. A comprehensive staff awards, rewards, and wellbeing scheme
18. Membership options to other discounting/saving providers
19. A full range of hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments
20. Discounts in the college restaurant
21. Enhanced maternity pay
22. Enhanced absence pay
23. Cycle to work scheme
24. Blue Light card eligibility
25. Free will writing
26. Discounted eye tests and winter flu vaccine
27. Access to discounted gym membership
Our vision
We will provide outstanding education and training opportunities that are responsive to the needs of our students and our community. All our actions will help develop our students to deliver positive economic and sustainable environmental change both now and in the future.
Our values
28. Excellence & Ambition
29. Respect & Honesty
30. Diversity & Inclusion
31. Loyalty & Commitment
32. A Positive Environment
What we're looking for
Qualifications
Essential Desirable A recognised teaching qualification or be willing to obtain one within 2 years of appointment Relevant industry qualifications English and Maths at Level 2 (GCSE A* to C or equivalent)
Experience
Essential Desirable Recent experience of teaching in an FE/HE environment Experience in Health and Safety in the Motor Vehicle sector
Knowledge & Skills
Essential Desirable Effective communication and presentation skills Capable use of IT to promote teaching and monitor learning Motor vehicle / motorbike disciplines Effective presentation skills Effective use of ILT to promote teaching and learning and monitor learning Ability to provide high quality pastoral care to learners Effective classroom management skills Effective organisational skills
Applications without the essential requirements will not usually be considered for appointment.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we will conduct online searches about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal obligation to meet safeguarding duties per KCSIE.
Right to work
You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don't already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visas, which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route. All staff must prove their right to work in the UK before they attend an interview.
Equality & diversity
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel they belong and are connected to others in our community. We strive to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics under the Equality Act ).
GDPR
All adults employed by the college are responsible for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
Armed Forces Covenant
We are committed to supporting veterans' integration into civilian life after their loyal service to the Armed Forces. We welcome applications from veterans, and those who meet the essential criteria will be automatically invited for an interview.
Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.