HE Motorsport Lecturer

Lecturer in Motorsport (Higher Education)

Location: Preston

Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 (Unqualified) | Up to £39,000 (Qualified)

Contract Type: Full‑Time, Permanent

Are you ready to play a key role in educating the next generation of motor sport engineers? We are seeking an experienced and committed individual to join our team as a Lecturer in Motorsport
, delivering high-quality teaching to our Higher Education students.

We warmly welcome candidates directly from the industry. If you have the technical expertise and a passion for the sector, we provide the support and funding you need to transition into a rewarding career in academia.

In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of a dynamic and industry-relevant curriculum, supporting students to develop both their academic understanding and practical skills. Your knowledge, professional experience, and enthusiasm for motor sport engineering will be central to guiding students through their studies and preparing them for progression into the sector.

With access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and strong links to industry, you will have the opportunity to engage students in applied projects, collaborative learning, and real‑world problem solving‑equipping them with the skills and confidence needed for a successful future in motor sport and related fields.

• Minimum Qualification:
  
  A Degree in Motorsport Engineering (or a closely related discipline).
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven professional experience within the motor sport industry is essential.
• Teaching Status:
  Previous teaching experience is not required. Full teaching qualifications are fully funded for the successful candidate.

• Unqualified Teacher: £28,000 - £31,000 per annum.
• Qualified Teacher:
  Up to £39,000 per annum.

We have a nationally and internationally recognised provision across Further Education, Higher Education, Adult Education, and Apprenticeships. Our Higher Education provision maintains well‑recognised university partnerships, and we are proud to be one of the top five largest land‑based and sports colleges in the UK.

We offer a rewarding and enjoyable working environment where colleagues are inspired to make a positive difference to the educational experience and employability of our students.

• Generous Leave: A holiday allowance of 42 days, plus bank holidays.
• Pension:
  Membership of the Teacher's Pension Scheme.
• Development:
  Fully funded teaching qualifications and regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• Wellbeing:
  An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide support in moments of need.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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