Vocational Trainer in Automotive

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

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  6 July 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (276)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary from £35,461 up to £47,976 per annum, dependent on qualifications, experience and chosen holiday allocation.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Vocational Trainer in Automotive to deliver high-quality practical and classroom-based training across a range of automotive programmes from Entry Level 3 to Level 3. Working with both full-time learners and apprentices, you will play a key role in developing the technical skills, knowledge and confidence of students, helping them progress into successful careers within the automotive industry. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the future delivery of T Levels.

You will deliver and assess training on programmes including IMI Levels 1–3 Diplomas, City & Guilds apprenticeship standards with End Point Assessment, school links and home-educated learner provision. The role involves developing engaging learning materials, contributing to curriculum development, attending course meetings and supporting departmental marketing activities and recruitment events. You will work closely with employers, awarding organisations and industry partners to ensure training remains relevant to current industry standards, while also supporting the delivery of short courses, mentoring new staff and maintaining high standards of health and safety and quality assurance.

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic and industry-focused professional with excellent communication and practical skills, relevant automotive experience and a Level 3 qualification in Automotive (or an equivalent advanced vocational qualification). Experience of delivering training, assessing learners or working with apprentices is desirable, although full teacher training and support towards a recognised teaching qualification will be provided for the right candidate. If you are passionate about sharing your industry expertise and inspiring the next generation of automotive professionals, we would love to hear from you.

To be eligible for the upper end of the advertised salary range, the successful candidate must hold an Advanced Assessor qualification (A1/CAVA or equivalent), an Internal Quality Assurance qualification (V1/VI), and a recognised teaching qualification, alongside substantial previous experience of line managing staff.

What the school offers its staff

• Pension Scheme
• 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 neuro diverse 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.

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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: red@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 red@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk.

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