Interim Instructor - Motor Vehicle, Nantwich

Salary

£26,289.00 - £30,292.00 (A26 - A32). Per Annum.

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Package

35 days annual leave, bank holidays, two-week festive closure, free parking, generous pension scheme with 20.8% employer contribution, on site gym membership available, Pluxee reward scheme plus other benefits

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

05/02/2026

Job reference

R101877

Job Title: Interim Instructor in Motor Vehicle
Status: Fixed – Term Contract, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 1st March 2026
Assessment Centre Date:TBC

Overview
Our Academy of Engineering covers Agricultural, Motor Vehicle and Large Transport Vehicle Engineering with multiple training facilities across our campus to ensure our learners are industry focused and career ready.
The College has significantly invested in the Engineering facility, with a £7 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre boasting some fantastic, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment for teaching purposes. A new facility, over at our Reaseheath Engineering Apprenticeship Academy, was purpose built to accommodate the growth in demand within Large Transport Vehicle engineering. We also have an impressive five bay and hi spec equipment facility for our Motor Vehicle cohort.

About the role

As an Instructor, you’ll deliver practical sessions to students on a range of programmes up to Level 3. You’ll supervise hands-on activities, support learners in developing industry-standard skills, and ensure a safe and engaging learning environment. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining equipment and supporting the wider team with curriculum development and learner progression.
Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality practical instruction in motor vehicle maintenance and repair
• Supervise and support students during practical activities
• Maintain accurate records and assist with student assessment
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld at all times
• Support departmental events such as open days and enrolment
• Maintain tools, equipment, and workshop spaces to industry standards
• Contribute to curriculum development and innovation

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area
• Have vocational experience in the motor vehicle industry
• Be confident in areas such as engines, transmissions, hydraulics, electrics, and tractor technology
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ideally hold a recognised teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one)

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We can offer you:

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  35 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 20.8%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free Parking

For more information, please refer to the additional job description. Alternatively, you can email to arrange a conversation or tour with our hiring managers.
Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support
The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the HR team at should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised close date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

We do not accept applications or speculative CVs through recruitment agencies.