Job Description

Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group

Ref: CC6520

Lecturer in STEM - Automotive

26,716 - 41,659 per annum -

previous subject experience taken into consideration when assessing salary

This role may be eligible for a targeted retention incentive payment of up to 6,000.

For full details and eligibility criteria please see Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)



37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year



Are you an experienced and passionate motor vehicle professional looking to

share your skills with the next generation of mechanics, engineers & automotive technicians

? Chichester College is recruiting for a Lecturer in STEM Automotive to join our team and help

shape our students' future careers

.



As one of our STEM Engineering experts, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality teaching and training to our motivated students.

Your expertise and enthusiasm will ignite their passion for Engineering, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this dynamic and evolving industry.

You will be joining our team at an exciting time, with work completed on our state-of-the-art STEM facility. This facility includes bespoke teaching and learning environments designed and built to match the cutting-edge technology in industry and will support outstanding teaching and learning. We also have exciting developments in motor sport with involvement with the All Porsche Racing.


As our Lecturer in STEM Automotive, you will have proven communication skills to teach students Motor Vehicle Engineering subjects at Level E3,1,2 & 3. You will be qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in Automotive Engineering and have relevant up to date industrial experience in the subject.

Lecturing experience is not essential as we will provide full training, coaching and development.

We offer a fully funded Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship, plus other alternative options. View the full pathway into teaching at the Chichester College Group here: Your Career and Professional Development | Chichester College Group (chigroup.ac.uk).

Our Staff Benefits:

We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:

Teachers Pension Scheme

- the Group contributes

28.68%

of your actual pensionable pay.

40 days annual leave

, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.

Discount schemes

- including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).

Family friendly policies

- including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave (dependant on continuous service).

Continuous professional development opportunities

- including 'back to industry' days, the Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship for unqualified teaching staff and access to a range of other courses and activities.

And much more

- check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.

Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience.

Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.


Suitable candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.

Closing date: 25 August 2025

Interview date: TBC

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We are an equal opportunities employer.