Technical Lecturer – Motorsport
Join Central Bedfordshire College, part of the National College for Motorsport, to inspire the next generation of motorsport technicians and engineers.
Location
Silverstone (National College for Motorsport, part of Bedford College Group)
Salary and Benefits
* Up to £43,048 per annum* (including a Market Supplement of up to £10,000 per annum)
* Pension: Teachers’ Pension with Employer Contribution of 28.68%
* Annual leave: 53 days per annum, inclusive of Public Holidays
* Wellbeing support and a generous holiday allowance
What You’ll Do
* Deliver practical workshops in motorsport engineering, including race car preparation, data logging, diagnostics, and vehicle setup.
* Share your real‑world motorsport experience to make learning engaging and industry‑relevant.
* Teach supporting classroom theory sessions in motorsport systems, aerodynamics, and electronics.
* Enhance our curriculum with your knowledge of motorsport technologies, including EV/PHEV systems and telemetry (advantageous).
* Collaborate with colleagues and race teams to ensure our training reflects current motorsport standards.
* Support students in achieving industry‑recognised qualifications and certifications.
What We Need From You
* A Degree or Vocational Qualification in Motorsport Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related discipline (City & Guilds, EAL, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
* At least 3 years’ recent experience in motorsport or high‑performance automotive engineering.
* Strong working knowledge of motorsport systems, diagnostics, and race preparation.
* Experience with EV/PHEV technologies or telemetry is highly advantageous.
* Excellent communication skills and a passion for mentoring.
* Willingness to complete teaching and assessing qualifications (fully funded).
* A positive attitude that reflects our values: teamwork, continuous improvement, putting students first, being inclusive, and caring.
Why Join Us?
* Learn while you earn: gain a teaching qualification while receiving a full salary.
* Stay connected to motorsport: teach using current race team practices, technologies, and diagnostic tools.
* Make a real impact: shape the future of motorsport by mentoring the next generation of race engineers and technicians.
* Enjoy excellent benefits: including pension, wellbeing support, and generous holiday allowance.
Application & Legal
Click Apply to submit your CV and register your interest. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Bedford College Group’s policy on Employment of Off‑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.
Registered Interest
* Salary package includes base salary plus a Market Supplement of up to £10,000 per annum.
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