Lecturer in Automotive

Here at Bournemouth & Poole College, is looking to recruit a Lecturer in Automotive Engineering on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £39,198 – £43,740 per annum. As of August 2025, this role will benefit from a 3% pay award.

At Bournemouth & Poole College our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students – we transform lives. We recognise and value our people as our most important asset in achieving each of the strategic outcomes within our College’s Strategic Plan. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. We value inclusion and we are committed to the promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring we have a diverse, skilled, and motivated workforce who are empowered and engaged. This makes our College a unique, vibrant and rewarding place to work.

The Lecturer in Automotive Engineering Role:

As our Lecturer in Automotive Engineering, you will deliver high quality and effective teaching and learning in Automotive Engineering subject areas to Bournemouth and Poole College students.

Responsibilities as our Lecturer in Automotive Engineering will include:

Teach on courses as agreed with the Learning Manager across the Automotive department including Level 1 to Level 3 (Full time and Apprentices), F-Gas, and Electric/Hybrid vehicles to reflect the needs of the department and students.
Contribute to the design, delivery and future planning and development of the curriculum
Pay due attention to the principles of inclusive learning including:
individual learning styles.
support for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
extension resources/activities for students of higher ability.
general resources, including the use of Information Learning Technology.
Organise and participate in relevant visits, enrichment visits, ship visits, and liaise with external organisations to enhance the learner experience.
Create an outstanding student experience which leads to progression or employment
Prepare and mark student work, monitor progress towards individual targets, keep records and provide timely reports/reviews to students, parents, employers, and College managers, as appropriate.
Take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others
Develop and maintain effective external links related to the delivery of the subject/course and represent the College at relevant meetings internal and external.
Contribute to the teaching/learning resource bank for the relevant subject/course   
Internal verification
Act as a Personal Tutor to students, full time students/apprentices   
Representing the College at internal and external events and meetings including student recruitment and admissions events
 

As our Lecturer in Automotive Engineering, you’ll ideally have:

·        Level 2 (or equivalent) English and Math’s

·        Teaching Qualification or willingness to achieve within 2 years

·        Appropriate Assessor Qualification A1 or TAQA or willingness to achieve within 1 year (sponsored)

·        Level 3 Automotive Apprenticeship Light Vehicle

·        Trained First Aider – or willing to undertake training upon starting

·        Experience in the Automotive Light Vehicle industry

·        Minimum 3 years industry experience light or heavy

·        Experience facilitating learning for students in either an educational or workplace setting

·        Knowledge of current industrial practices or teaching in field(s) of expertise

·        Knowledge of Examining bodies such as IMI or City & Guilds

·        Competent in Microsoft Office applications

Benefits you will receive:

As a member of the teaching team at Bournemouth & Poole College you can expect to receive a market rate salary and excellent benefits including:

 – 39.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays
 – up to 4 days leave during the Christmas closure period
 – Access to Discount Schemes at multiple retailers
 – Enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
 – Excellent support and career development with the help of our Teaching and Learning Coaches and Quality department

If you feel you are the right candidate for this Lecturer in Automotive role, then please click ‘apply’ now!

Closing Date: 06 August 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.