23 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    5 April 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    12 March 2026

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time: 1.0 FTE for Teachers. 32.5 hours for Instructor.

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

PPS23 £34,434

Pay scale

MPS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Priory Lincoln Academy is committed to providing high-quality education and training to our students. The Academy is developing specialisms in technical education for Post-16 students. We are working closely with industry partners to share skills to inspire the next generation of workers. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Motor Vehicle Instructor/Teacher to join our team and deliver a Level 2 Motor Vehicle course to Post-16 students.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective instruction in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair to our Post-16 students. Safety compliance is paramount, along with the ability to communicate well. Working with young people can be very rewarding, and the appointed person will have an ability to give lots of positive feedback, which will encourage our students to achieve the recognition they deserve. The role can be tailored to part-time or full-time hours, depending on the candidate's availability and our program needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality Level 2 Motor Vehicle courses to Post-16 students.
  • Prepare and implement lesson plans that meet curriculum requirements.
  • Provide hands-on training and theoretical instruction in motor vehicle maintenance and repair.
  • Assess and evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and practices.
  • Ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

Requirements:

  • Relevant qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (minimum Level 3 essential).
  • Teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, Cert Ed) is desirable, but not essential.
  • Assessor qualification (e.g., TAQA, A1, D32/D33) is highly desirable, but not essential – we are willing to upskill the right candidate.
  • Experience in delivering motor vehicle courses or practical training.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to inspire and motivate students.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable Attributes:

  • Previous experience working with Post-16 students.
  • Industry experience in motor vehicle maintenance and repair.
  • Familiarity with the latest automotive technology and diagnostic equipment.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • Flexible working hours to accommodate part-time or full-time positions.
  • Access to the Priory Federation of Academies Trust resources and facilities.

What the school offers its staff

The Priory City of Lincoln is a member of The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
944 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01522 882800

Arranging a visit to The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jelsom@prioryacademies.co.uk.

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