Lecturer in Automotive

Eastern Education Group Trust, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3RL

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  6 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.6 FTE - Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £17,749 - £25,178 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

• West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
• 0.6 FTE - Permanent
• Salary: £29,583 - £41,964 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Actual salary: £17,749 - £25,178 per annum

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Lecturer in Automotive to teach and develop a wide range of programmes from Entry Level 3 to Level 3, covering full-time provision and apprenticeships, with the potential to contribute to future T-Level delivery. You will play a key role in shaping high-quality learning experiences for students across varied age groups and abilities.

You will teach and assess on programmes including IMI Levels 1–3 Diplomas, City & Guilds apprenticeship routes with End Point Assessment, school links and home-educated learners. The role involves contributing to curriculum development, producing learning materials, attending course meetings and supporting departmental marketing and events. You will liaise with employers, verifiers and industry partners, mentor new staff and take an active role in the delivery of short courses. A commitment to ongoing professional development, safe working practices and full engagement in the wider life of the department is essential.

We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic professional with strong communication and practical skills, relevant automotive industry experience and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent. Teaching experience and relevant teaching qualifications are desirable, but full training will be provided to those willing to work towards one.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance of 52 days per annum + Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time working)
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free parking
• Canteen
• Company events
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

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.

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About Eastern Education Group Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/suffolk-academies-trust

Arranging a visit to Eastern Education Group Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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