Instructor - Motor Vehicle

Instructor in Motor Vehicle Location: Reaseheath College Rease Heath, Nantwich CW5 6DF Salary: £26,289 - £30,292 per year Posted: 28 November 2025 10:12 Closes: 27 December 2025 23:59 Reference: R101841 Sector: Further Education Job Level: Teaching / Lecturing Specialism: Engineering / Motor Vehicle Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time (37 hours per week) Organisational type: General Further Education College teacher training not offered Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026 Overview Our Academy of Engineering covers Agricultural, Motor Vehicle and Large Transport Vehicle Engineering with multiple training facilities across our campus to ensure our learners are industry‑focused and career ready. The College has significantly invested in the Engineering facility, including a £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri‑Tech Centre, and a state‑of‑the‑art Large Transport Vehicle Engineering Academy. We also have an impressive five‑bay, high‑spec equipment facility for our Motor Vehicle cohort. About the role As an Instructor, you will deliver practical sessions to students on a range of programmes up to Level 3. You will supervise hands‑on activities, support learners in developing industry‑standard skills, and ensure a safe and engaging learning environment. You will also play a key role in maintaining equipment and supporting the wider team with curriculum development and learner progression. Key responsibilities Deliver high‑quality practical instruction in motor vehicle maintenance and repair Supervise and support students during practical activities Maintain accurate records and assist with student assessment Ensure health and safety standards are upheld at all times Support departmental events such as open days and enrolment Maintain tools, equipment and workshop spaces to industry standards Contribute to curriculum development and innovation The successful candidate will Hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area Have vocational experience in the motor vehicle industry Be confident in areas such as engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrics and tractor technology Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ideally hold a recognised teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one) We can offer you 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays A two‑week festive/New Year shut‑down Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8 % Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay, depending on service On‑site gym membership available Pluxee reward scheme Free parking This role constitutes 'regulated activity' as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012, and therefore the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and provide evidence for this. Online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This posting is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and values that incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion. Disability Support The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at hrteam@reaseheath.ac.uk should you require any adjustments during your application or assessment centre. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr