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Teacher - Automotive (Panel and Paint Specialist)
| Posting date: | 23 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,569 to £38,937 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2025 |
| Location: | NE8 3BE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gateshead College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VV1957 |
Summary
About the role:
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Automotive Paint specialist to join our award-winning team at Gateshead College, one of the top-performing colleges in the UK.
Are you an experienced motor vehicle body repair and paint professional ready to take your next step and inspire future industry talent? Whether you’re already teaching or looking to bring your expertise from industry into the classroom, we want to hear from you.
You’ll deliver engaging, practical, and theory-based sessions across Levels 1 to 3 in Vehicle Body Repair and Paint Refinishing, preparing our students for real-world careers in the automotive sector.
Why you’ll love working with us:
At Gateshead College, we put students and employers at the heart of everything we do. You’ll play a pivotal role in helping young people and apprentices develop the technical and professional skills they need to succeed in today’s competitive automotive industry.
Make a real difference by shaping the next generation of body repair and paint specialists.
Be part of a collaborative, innovative teaching team that shares your passion for excellence.
Enjoy access to high-quality facilities, CPD opportunities, and a culture that supports your development.
Help us maintain strong relationships with local and national employers by aligning teaching with industry needs.
What we’re looking for:
We welcome candidates with substantial industry experience in automotive paint refinishing. A teaching qualification is not essential — we will support the right candidate to achieve this as part of your development with us.
Essential Skills & Qualities:
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
Expertise in automotive paint spraying and refinishing, including SMART repair and HVLP application
Solid knowledge of panel repair, filler work, dent removal, and surface preparation
Competency in colour matching, blending techniques, and paint mixing
Familiarity with waterborne and solvent-based paint systems
Strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental best practices
The ability to plan and deliver practical demonstrations in a workshop setting
Effective communication and coaching skills to support learners of varying abilities
A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a commitment to student success
Willingness to engage in continuous professional development and training
Join a college that’s committed to educating the workforce of the future, and where your industry knowledge will be valued, respected, and passed on to learners who need it most.
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Automotive Paint specialist to join our award-winning team at Gateshead College, one of the top-performing colleges in the UK.
Are you an experienced motor vehicle body repair and paint professional ready to take your next step and inspire future industry talent? Whether you’re already teaching or looking to bring your expertise from industry into the classroom, we want to hear from you.
You’ll deliver engaging, practical, and theory-based sessions across Levels 1 to 3 in Vehicle Body Repair and Paint Refinishing, preparing our students for real-world careers in the automotive sector.
Why you’ll love working with us:
At Gateshead College, we put students and employers at the heart of everything we do. You’ll play a pivotal role in helping young people and apprentices develop the technical and professional skills they need to succeed in today’s competitive automotive industry.
Make a real difference by shaping the next generation of body repair and paint specialists.
Be part of a collaborative, innovative teaching team that shares your passion for excellence.
Enjoy access to high-quality facilities, CPD opportunities, and a culture that supports your development.
Help us maintain strong relationships with local and national employers by aligning teaching with industry needs.
What we’re looking for:
We welcome candidates with substantial industry experience in automotive paint refinishing. A teaching qualification is not essential — we will support the right candidate to achieve this as part of your development with us.
Essential Skills & Qualities:
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:
Expertise in automotive paint spraying and refinishing, including SMART repair and HVLP application
Solid knowledge of panel repair, filler work, dent removal, and surface preparation
Competency in colour matching, blending techniques, and paint mixing
Familiarity with waterborne and solvent-based paint systems
Strong awareness of health, safety, and environmental best practices
The ability to plan and deliver practical demonstrations in a workshop setting
Effective communication and coaching skills to support learners of varying abilities
A positive, enthusiastic attitude and a commitment to student success
Willingness to engage in continuous professional development and training
Join a college that’s committed to educating the workforce of the future, and where your industry knowledge will be valued, respected, and passed on to learners who need it most.
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