Lecturer – Motor Vehicle Engineering

Here at Carshalton College, we are now looking for a Lecturer to teach and assess on a range of Motor Vehicle courses.

You will deliver training and assessment activities to a range of learners on our full time and part time courses, including on-site work-based assessment. You will liaise with external agencies as appropriate with regard to the delivery of Motor Vehicle curriculums and carry out assessment, evaluation and other administrative or workshop duties relating to the post.

We’re looking for a full qualified Motor Mechanic who holds a Level 3 qualification as a minimum. With experience of working as part of a team, you will have previous success of working in the Motor Vehicle industry and have worked with systems and equipment in a wide range of environments.

With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will be able to teach at a level appropriate to the students and in a way that recognises their different learning abilities. Knowledge and understanding of current curriculum changes and the implications for learning strategies in Motor Vehicle is a must, as is the ability to teach and assess Motor Vehicle practices in either a teaching or learning environment or in the workplace. A teaching qualification is also essential.

Closing date for the return of a complete online application is 9th August.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 7 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. This leave is all in addition to Bank Holiday entitlement. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.