Post title: Lecturer - Motor Vehicle and Curriculum and Quality Lead
(Reference: SMB625)
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: Competitive
Based at our Stephenson Campus
The SMB Group is an innovative and highly responsive centre for education and training with campuses in Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Brooksby.
We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic Lecturer with knowledge and experience in the Motor Vehicle maintenance and repair sector, with the ability to deliver an array of engineering skills, knowledge and related behaviours in our Motor Vehicle provision. Delivery will mainly be to students on study programme courses or delivering on our apprenticeship programmes once this is developed. You may currently be working in a Motor Vehicle workshop carrying out maintenance and repair duties or within the sector as a diagnostic technician or electric vehicle expert, looking for your first job in teaching. If your skills and experience include working within the automotive sector or working with new technologies, we would like to hear from you.
Working as part of the automotive team you will be responsible for the delivery and development of courses. You will possess an excellent knowledge and understanding of automotive technology and be able to plan and use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques. If new to teaching we will support your progression into teaching and learning.
We hope to add value to our team during this process by taking on a person with a passion to share their knowledge and experience with others. Who has worked with the sector throughout their careers, who would like to support the SMB Groups automotive provision to continually improve year on year by offering what our customers what they require, by exceeding their expectations. You will be a key contributor to our provision’s development into the electrification of vehicles and the alternative fuel agenda, which we are currently developing.
As part of the Lecturing role, there is also the opportunity for you to take on additional responsibility as a Curriculum and Quality Lead where you will take on management duties and be responsible for optimising learner success on all programmes and have a passion for teaching and curriculum quality. In addition, you will support the implementation of improvement strategies and contribute towards the development of a robust curriculum strategy.
This element is currently fixed term until 31/07/2025 and is reviewed annually. You will be given 0.4 FTE remission in order to undertake these additional duties.
The additional responsibility will come with an honorarium payment of £250 additional per month.
Details of this can be discussed further at interview and can be found on the Job Description.
As well as your relevant experience and current knowledge, you will also be willing to obtain a relevant teaching qualification (DTLLS, PGCE or equivalent) if you do not already possess one.
In return, you can expect the opportunity to work with an organisation that is committed to the ongoing development of its people. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Career Average Pension Scheme (Teacher’s Pension)
- 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Onsite free parking at all campuses
- Professional development opportunities (including support to achieving a professional teaching qualification)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible Working Opportunities
- Subsidised Canteen
- BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan option
Please take a look at the following video and hear from some of our staff members about their experience working at the SMB College Group!
To apply for this position, please complete a standard application form and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Application forms and further details are available online from the College website.
Closing Date: 10th January 2025
We value the commitments you may have outside of work and aim to support the professional and personal wellbeing of everyone at SMB College Group. Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension and an employee assistance programme. We also offer flexible working such as part time hours, job share and sessional contracts as well as a variety of professional development opportunities.
We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to a positive approach to employing and retaining disabled people. Disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview where they demonstrate that they meet the essential selection criteria.
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.