Lecturer in Automotive (FE)

Job Title: Lecturer in Automotive (FE)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,608- £43,482 per annum - AC2

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

Do you have experience teaching Automotive (Motor Vehicle) Engineering in Further Education?

We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Automotive Lecturer to join our Engineering department, delivering high-quality teaching and learning across Further Education programmes. The department benefits from industry-standard workshop facilities, modern diagnostic equipment, and specialist resources designed to support practical and technical automotive training.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, developing, and delivering engaging, inclusive, and high-quality learning experiences that enable students to achieve their academic and vocational goals. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is enthusiastic about developing the next generation of automotive Technicians and Engineers.

Applicants should hold a relevant qualification in Automotive Engineering, Motor Vehicle Technology, or a closely related discipline. A teaching qualification is desirable, along with experience of delivering vocational programmes within Further Education.

Our Further Education provision includes programmes from Level 1 to Level 3 in Motor Vehicle and Automotive disciplines, providing learners with the technical knowledge and practical skills required by the automotive industry.

Benefits:

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• Generous allocation of annual leave\n
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  • 38 days' paid leave per year
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  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
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• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme\n
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  • Employer Contributions - 28.6%
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• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
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• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
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• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
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• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
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• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.
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• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
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• Free on-site gym membership
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Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 2 August 2026.

Interview Date - Monday 17 August 2026.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Lecturer, Automotive Engineering Lecturer, Engineering Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.