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Work Based Tutor – Automotive (Light Vehicle)

Exeter College

Devon

  • £30,346 - £38,840 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
9 October 2023

Job overview

About the Role

Exeter College has an outstanding history of success in its Automotive curriculum offer. Over the past 10 years the apprenticeship programme has evolved in line with the new Standards and was most recently identified in the colleges Grade 1 Outstanding OFSTED report for its work with employers and meeting the needs of industry.

The team are well established and have a passion to support students as well as new staff entering the team. This is a highly motivated and dedicated team who strive to offer the best training not only in the Southwest but nationally.

These efforts were recently recognised with two nominations at the Annual IMI Awards 2023.

You will be working within a team that teaches IMI Level 2 Autocare, Level 3 Service Technician and the new national T-Level programme for 16–18-year-old students. We are at present the only college in the Southwest to offer this T Level curriculum for light and electric vehicles and were also part of a national training programme for other colleges

In the years we have heavily invested in new technology with industry leading equipment such as our 4-wheel camera alignment and Electric Vehicle resources. We have a selection of diagnostic platforms from Snap-On to Autel scopes.

We also run a live MOT bay which delivers training across the Southwest to independent and dealerships.

About you

Due to our growth in student numbers, we are looking for someone who has experience of diagnosing complex faults in mechanical and electrical systems, engine management and systems such as air conditioning and ADAS. 

Holding an assessor’s qualification, teaching qualification or having experience of teaching would be advantageous but not essential as we provide teacher and assessing training. We are interested in people who are willing to stretch themselves and take themselves out of their comfort zone. 

We are looking for a team player who has experience working in the sector but would like to move from industry to give something back to the next generation on technicians.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please do contact Andy Wells, Head of Faculty, on 01392 400370 or via email at: andywells@exe-coll.ac.uk.

Applying for the role 

If you would like to apply today, please go to http://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/College/Jobs

The closing date for receipt of all applications is midnight on Monday 9th October 2023.

About us 

Our values – Ambition, Collaboration, Energy 

Our values are what make us, us. Please do take a couple of minutes to learn more about them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcFUB8HvS9M 

Please click here to hear from some of our staff about their experience of working as part of our team. 

Your benefits 

At the college, we offer a wide range of benefits, from generous annual leave, pension schemes, benefits platforms to full days dedicated to staff development. To see the full list please see our careers page - Careers With Exeter College (exe-coll.ac.uk)

Key Information 

At Exeter College we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our student's including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. 

All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. 

All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further inform. 

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community. 

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About Exeter College

Exeter & North Devon Colleges Group (ENDC) is one of the largest place‑based college groups in the country, created through the merger of Exeter College and North Devon College (formerly Petroc) in early 2026.

The Group provides coast‑to‑coast education for over 16,000 learners across three campuses in Exeter, Tiverton and Barnstaple.

ENDC brings together Exeter College in Exeter, the Exeter College Centre for Progression in Tiverton, and North Devon College in Barnstaple to deliver a unified, high‑quality learning experience for the region.

Exeter College

Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi‑award‑winning education provider in Devon, with campuses in Exeter and Tiverton. Our ambition to be an exceptional college is driven by the commitment and enthusiasm of our staff. Across multiple sites, we offer a wide range of rewarding roles with extensive training, development, and progression opportunities.

Featured in the 2025 Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work and a proud Disability Confident employer, we strive to create an environment where all staff feel valued, engaged, and able to thrive.

North Devon College

North Devon College is an ambitious and inclusive education provider, committed to helping every learner reach their full potential. Our staff are passionate, collaborative, and driven to deliver outstanding learning experiences that transform lives and strengthen our community.

Located in stunning surroundings with easy access to Exmoor, Dartmoor, and the South West Coast Path, we offer rewarding careers with a true work‑life balance.

If you would like to join our team of exceptional people in either Exeter, Tiverton or Barnstaple, please have a look at our vacancies below.

Our Benefits

We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:

🔹 Two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff

🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a Christmas shutdown

🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees

🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year

🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Pluxee platform, plus the ability to access student discount sites with your college e-mail

🔹 Be able to register and join Blue Light Card and have access to over 10,000 discounts

🔹 Access to 24-hour counselling services

Principal

John Laramy

Values and vision

Exeter College aims to be an exceptional college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.

North Devon College aims to inspire ambition through inclusive education, enabling every learner to reach their fullest potential.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.

Ofsted report

“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”

View Exeter College’s latest Ofsted report

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