Course Leader - Motor Vehicle and Engineering

Course Leader - Motor Vehicle and Engineering

Job Reference LUM
10432/2683

Number of Positions Requested: 1

Contract Type: LEG - Permanent - Full Time

52 weeks

Commencing at £34,869 with progression to £40,410 per annum

Working Hours: 37 hours

City/Town: Harrogate

Closing Date: 28/06/2026

Job Category: -

Group Member: Harrogate College

Campus: Harrogate College

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual leave
  • Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
  • Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • People’s Pension Scheme
• CPD opportunities
  • Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days
  • Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses
• Employee wellbeing initiatives Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

Are you a passionate automotive and engineering professional ready to inspire the next generation of talent? Harrogate College is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team!

In this rewarding role, you will be at the heart of our vocational training, directly assessing and mentoring learners through their Level 2 Autocare Technician and Level 3 Light Motor Vehicle Maintenance apprenticeships. Beyond hands‑on assessing, you will take on a pivotal leadership role, managing and developing additional apprenticeship programmes that align with our engineering subject sector area. This role will require you to work flexibly across locations.

You’ll play a crucial part in bridging the gap between classroom learning and practical workplace skills, guiding apprentices as they launch their careers.

If you possess strong industry experience, a knack for coaching, and the leadership drive to champion high‑quality engineering education, we want to hear from you!

• Combine hands‑on learner development with strategic programme coordination
• Work flexibly across locations (mobile role)
• Assess Level 2 Autocare apprentices and Level 3 Light Motor Vehicle apprentices
• Support learners directly in their workplaces
• Conduct regular, in‑depth progress reviews and ensure apprentices achieve key milestones
• Provide targeted coaching to support success
• Build and maintain strong employer relationships and collaborate with external stakeholders
• Align training delivery with industry and business needs
• Manage and mentor a team of assessors

• Experienced automotive/engineering professional
• Strong organisational skills
• Proven experience leading teams
• Assessors award and IQA qualification
• Certificate in Education (or equivalent)

Harrogate College has excellent facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. We are working towards becoming a recognised centre of green excellence which is supported through our sustainability pledge to become a net zero college by 2035.

We have recently been awarded £16m of government funding to transform our campus. The energy‑efficient new building will include a workshop unit that provides large scale facilities aligned to industry needs including advanced manufacturing, low carbon construction, retrofit, sustainable energy and bioeconomy, health science and hospitality. This will complement the college’s existing tech centre which is home to its motor vehicle, electrical, joinery and welding workshops.

Choosing to work for Harrogate College means that you will be part of a nurturing, inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Harrogate College.

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