Course Leader - Motor Vehicle

Commencing at £34,869 with progression to £40,410 per annum, with a market supplement of £3,000 available dependant on experience

Working Hours: 37 hours

City/Town: Leeds

Closing Date: 05/07/2026

Job Category:

Group Member: Leeds City College

Campus:

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

Leeds City College are seeking a Course Leader of Motor Vehicle to join our School of Sustainable Technologies & Motor Vehicle, based at our historic Printworks campus.

Acting as the first level of leadership above direct delivery, your role is to ensure that curriculum delivery remains consistent, relevant, and perfectly aligned with both departmental expectations and industry standards. You will be responsible for the coherence of the courses under your remit, providing oversight of teaching quality and learner engagement to ensure a high-quality student experience. This role is about taking ownership of your cohorts and driving excellence across the curriculum.

• You will ensure Motor Vehicle course content remains current and aligned with awarding body and industry requirements, supporting the development of innovative schemes of work and learning resources.
• You will be responsible for meeting targets related to student retention, achievement, attendance, and positive progression.
• You will monitor the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment (TLA) at the course level, completing course-level self-assessment reports (SAR) and maintaining robust quality improvement plans (QIP).
• You will hold the first leadership responsibility for attendance, engagement, and behaviour within your courses, implementing early interventions and addressing concerns promptly.
• You will provide day-to-day professional support to teaching staff, promoting consistent standards and encouraging reflective practice across the team.
• You will conduct internal verification and moderation to ensure assessment standards meet both college and industry requirements.

• You must hold a Level 5 Teaching Qualification (e.g., Cert Ed or PGCE) and a relevant vocational qualification or degree in the subject area.
• You should have relevant, up-to-date subject knowledge and substantial experience delivering Level 1, 2, and 3 Motor Vehicle courses within the Further Education sector.
• You possess the skills to manage student progression effectively and have experience developing creative learning materials that cater to diverse teaching styles.
• You are IT literate and have a solid understanding of internal verification and moderation processes.
• You are committed to professional standards, safeguarding, and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• You have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire and motivate both learners and colleagues.

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional…