Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering

Lecturer in Motorsport Engineering

Location:

Cross College/Chippenham

Salary:
Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 per year, pro rata plus a £3,000 pro rata Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 - £40,814 per year, pro rata (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & experience)

Are you a passionate Motorsport Engineering professional with experience in race vehicle preparation, motor sport systems, vehicle dynamics, performance engineering, diagnostics, fabrication, or motor sport technologies? Do you enjoy supporting others to develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed for successful careers within the fast-paced motor sport industry?

Based between our Chippenham Campus and our specialist Castle Combe Campus, located within the iconic Castle Combe Race Circuit, you'll teach in a unique motor sport environment where learners benefit from both outstanding engineering facilities and direct links to one of the UK's most recognised racing venues. With access to specialist workshops and industry-focused resources, you'll help students develop the practical, technical, and professional skills employers are looking for in today's motor sport and automotive sectors.

Do you want to inspire the next generation of motor sport engineers by helping learners develop industry-relevant skills, problem-solving abilities, and an understanding of modern motor sport engineering principles and technologies?

Whether you're an experienced lecturer or a Motorsport Engineering professional looking to move into teaching, this is a rewarding opportunity to share your expertise and help shape the future motor sport workforce.

What We Offer

💷 Salary:

Unqualified Lecturer: £29,294 per year, pro rata plus a £3,000 pro rata Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus

Qualified Lecturer: £31,885 - £40,814 per year, pro rata (Depending on Skills, Qualifications & Experience) plus a £3,000 pro rata Specialist Skills Shortage Bonus

🕰️ Contract Type:
Permanent, Part Time 18.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

✔️ Outstanding Benefits

* Teachers’ Pension Scheme – secure your future with an excellent pension

* Generous Holiday Allowance – 37 days, pro rata paid annual leave + 8 days, pro rata paid bank holidays

* College Closure & Wellbeing Days – including a fully paid 2-week pro rata Christmas break

* Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support whenever you need it

* Free On-Site Gyms – available across multiple campuses

* Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, travel, tech and more

* Cycle-to-Work Scheme – save money and stay active

* Professional Development – fully funded qualifications and structured CPD

* Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and local attraction offers

A stable, rewarding teaching role — designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career.

What You’ll Do

* Teach and assess learners across Motorsport Engineering programmes, delivering both theoretical and practical learning activities

* Deliver engaging and inclusive sessions within classrooms, workshops, garages, and specialist engineering environments

* Support learners to develop knowledge and skills in race vehicle systems, engine and chassis technologies, diagnostics, fabrication, motor sport electronics, vehicle dynamics, data acquisition, and engineering practices

* Embed current motor sport industry knowledge, emerging technologies, health and safety, sustainability, and professional standards into learning

* Maintain high standards of safeguarding, learner support, and professionalism

* Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback to support achievement, progression, and career readiness

What You’ll Bring

* A degree in Motorsport Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.

* Relevant industry experience within motor sport, automotive performance, race team operations, vehicle preparation, engineering, diagnostics, fabrication, or related sectors

* Knowledge of current motor sport engineering practices, technologies, and industry expectations

* Experience supporting, mentoring, coaching, or developing others in a professional or technical environment

* A teaching qualification is welcomed — but if…