Car Mechanics Mentor

Thecedarsacademy
Leicester
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Car Mechanics Mentor### We are searching for the best education professionals* Car Mechanics MentorFast Apply# Car Mechanics MentorEmployerLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: Actual salary £7,573.34Posted: 13th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 9th April 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1529265Job Reference: CEDMEC2026Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1529265* Share :Join the team at The Cedars AcademyAt The Cedars Academy, we believe every child deserves a calm, inclusive, and safe environment where they can thrive. We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Car Mechanics Mentor to become part of our dedicated Pastoral Team.**Car Mechanics Mentor – permanent2 days (13 hours) per week typically 8.30am – 3.30pm39 weeks per year - term time plus one week equivalent, to include training days****Grade 5 pay point 7 FTE £25,191 (actual salary £7,573.34 per annum)**In this role, you’ll lead our Car and Bicycle Mechanics intervention, working with small groups of pupils to teach practical skills such as changing wheels, tyres, and brake pads. More importantly, you’ll help young people build confidence, develop resilience, and feel positive about their school experience.You don’t need experience working with children—just a passion for mechanics and a desire to make a difference. If you have basic car mechanic skills, and you’re calm, patient, and kind, you could be the role model our pupils need.If you’d like to have a chat about the role, or if you would like to come and visit and see our awesome bespoke, fully equipped mechanics workshop, please do not hesitate to contact us.This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced disclosure and criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications and interview early if we receive a high volume of applicants.The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.****We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.****Interviews to be held as soon as possible.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:The Cedars is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### The Cedars AcademyPart of### Lionheart Educational Trust

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