Workplace Assessor/Lecturer – Motor Vehicle job at Kingston Upon Thames Full Time NEW

Please note that this post is funded for the 2026/27 academic year onwards so the successful candidate would not be expected to commence in post prior to August 2026.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Motor Vehicle professional to join our high-performing STEP School as a Workplace Assessor /Lecturer. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of automotive technicians while supporting apprentices in real-world industry settings.

You’ll deliver engaging classroom and workshop sessions and support learner progress, achievement, and progression. You’ll assess apprentices in the workplace and conduct employer visits and health & safety checks.

As our Assessor/Lecturer, you’ll have expertise in at least two of the following areas: vehicle diagnostics, maintenance and repair, and automotive systems. You’ll hold relevant industry qualifications and/or have substantial experience within the automotive sector, together with an Assessor and/or IV qualification in an engineering-related discipline. Experience of successfully delivering and assessing motor vehicle apprenticeship standards is essential.

You’ll also hold a teaching qualification, or be willing to work towards one, and demonstrate an understanding of academic quality standards. Confident in the use of technology to enhance teaching, learning and assessment, you’ll be highly organised, self-motivated, and committed to student success. The ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain high professional standards is essential.

If you thrive on developing talent, enjoy both classroom teaching and on-site assessment, and want to make a genuine impact on learner success – this role is for you.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost of living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 26th June 2026.

The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees’ physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.