Job Description

Course Leader - Automotive, Light Vehicle

Taunton College

39,302 - 45,250 per annum

The post-holder will be a motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Course Leader who is passionate about Automotive education and committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for learners. Working as a strong team player and leader, they will maximise learner potential, drive positive progress and ensure timely achievement across all Automotive programmes but principally Level 2.

The ideal candidate will bring industry experience in light vehicle maintenance and repair and demonstrate flexibility in adapting provision to meet the diverse needs of learners. They will provide effective leadership to a team of Automotive tutors, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment. The role involves leading the delivery of innovative, industry-relevant Automotive programmes, maintaining alignment with awarding body requirements, and contributing proactively to the College's quality improvement agenda as part of a successful and collaborative department.

UCS offer a range of fantastic employee benefits including:

Generous pension scheme

Competitive holiday entitlement

Dedicated CPD days

2 wellbeing days

2-week Christmas closure

Opportunities for hybrid working

On-site discounted gym

Free parking

UCS College Group Extra discount package, this includes top retailers, supermarkets, holidays, entertainment packages and much more!

UCS College Group is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are also a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We encourage everyone to apply who wishes to and we believe that everyone should have an equal opportunity

Closing date -Wednesday 11 February 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 39,302.00-45,250.00 per year

Work Location: In person