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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    15 November 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    24 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Student support, learning and progress

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Motor vehicle

Working pattern

Full time: Mon - Fri

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Starting Salary: £30,325 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Curriculum Support Technician Automotive

Starting Salary: £30,325 per annum

Located in Harlow

Full Time

Permanent

About the Team:

Our Automotive team at Harlow college is dedicated to delivering comprehensive courses that blend theory and hands-on practical units. We are committed to providing our students with a thorough understanding of the skills essential for success in the dynamic Automotive industry. Our courses are crafted to equip students with the knowledge and practical experience they need to be job-ready, helping them achieve their aspirations within the automotive sector.

About the Role:

Are you the skilled Automotive Technician we're searching for? We are looking for a dynamic individual to play a crucial role in our practical sessions, ensuring the smooth preparation of equipment and resources needed to support our teaching staff in delivering engaging lessons. As a key member of our team, you will take charge of organizing stock, tools, and handling general vehicle repairs and workshop maintenance, contributing to the overall efficiency of our automotive programs.

What We Are Looking For:

The successful candidate will possess:

A Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Automotive Technology.

A Grade C/4 or above in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent

Be First Aid at work trained (full 3-day course) or a willing to undertake the training.

While a teaching qualification is not mandatory, we value strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate within a team.

Your ability to work independently, supporting both staff and students with initiative, is essential.

If you have a passion for automotive technology and a desire to contribute to the growth and success of our students, you could be the perfect fit for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in practical sessions, ensuring equipment and resources are prepared for effective teaching delivery.
  • Supervise, where required, student use of Tools & Equipment
  • Organise and maintain stock, tools, and oversee general vehicle repairs and workshop maintenance. Multiple workshops
  • Collaborate with teaching staff to create a positive and engaging learning environment for students.
  • Support teaching staff to maintain Health & Safety and Good Housekeeping in workshops.
  • Maintenance of Automotive Resources.
  • Delivery of key units within Automotive Curriculum timetable
  • Assist team in planning and maintenance of Teaching and Learning strategies

What the college offers its staff

What We Offer:

  • A supportive team environment focused on collaboration and professional growth.
  • The opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of our students.
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Auto enrolment in to LGPS pension scheme.
  • 2 economic college closures, one at Easter, one at Christmas, in addition to your annual leave entitlement

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Harlow College

Organisation type
FE College, ages 16 to 99
Education phase
Sixth form or FE college
Size
No information available
Age range
16 to 99
Ofsted report
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