Tutor of Motor Vehicle

Ref: 2526/051

Hours: 29.6 hours per week (0.8 fte)

Salary: Up to £41,313 pro rata per annum* (subject to experience and qualifications). 

Plus generous benefits. These include: 

•    57 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
•    Generous Occupational Pension Scheme 
•    Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE) - worth up to £7,000 over two years 

* Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) are eligible to receive an enhanced salary of £42,738 - ask us for further details.

About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who can demonstrate high quality, engaging teaching and learning practices to enthuse our students and bring theory and practical lessons to life with up-to-date industry knowledge and skills in order to develop our Vehicle Technicians of the future. 

You will actively contribute to the development and delivery of current industry standard MV qualifications, i.e. IMI courses at Levels 1, 2, & 3, MV Apprenticeship Standards at Level 2 and 3, as well as potential bespoke industry training courses which may include Electric Vehicle courses.  
    
The role also encompasses programme leadership, assessment & IQA, student support, liaison with external organisations, student recruitment, marketing and being involved in future curriculum development.

About the person
Candidates should ideally have previous experience of teaching in further education, supported by a relevant teaching qualification or be willing to work towards.  Applicants should also ideally possess an Assessor qualification. 

It is essential to hold at least a Level 3 qualification, or higher, in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.  General engineering experience / qualifications would also be an advantage.  Relevant experience of current motor vehicle industry standards and practices is essential.

About the College
We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. 

Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

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Want to know more? 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jim McMahon, Curriculum and Standards Manager, at (url removed) 

Important Notices
Please see the attached document for Important Notices. 

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website and apply using our application form.

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Closing date: 8 December 2025 (9am)
Interview date: 17 December 2025

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.  York College has signed up to the 'Mindful Employer' charter for employers who are positive about mental health.  We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer.  Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other 'protected' characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant