Mechanics Teacher/Lead Mechanics Tutor (SEND, SEMH)

We are currently looking to recruit a Mechanics Teacher/Lead Mechanics Tutor. We are a Specialist School for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and motivated educator to deliver hands‑on vocational lessons that inspire young learners and support their future progression. As a Mechanics Teacher, you will play a vital role in engaging students through the delivery of engaging motor vehicle and mechanical workshops. Working in small groups, you will support learners in building confidence, developing new skills, and working towards recognised qualifications.

Initiatingand encouraging children to engage intheagreedschoolcurriculum andschemesof work. You must be well‑planned, engaging and creative and support for children should be provided. You will be expected to contribute fully to the school process of self‑evaluation and development, as well as having regard for you own professional development. The ideal candidate will have:

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• A strong knowledge of Motor Vehicle programmes of study (such as City and Guilds or IMI)
  
• Relevant qualifications
  
• Experience in teaching Mechanics
  
• A firm understanding of the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
  
• A genuine passion for working with children with the commitment that the children are at the centre of everything you do
  
• Excellent communication skills with children, their families and your colleagues
  

We are a high‑performing, SEMH special school which was judged as Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in June 2023. We are not remotely complacent about this and are committed to ensuring that the quality of provision we offer to our students is consistently excellent. We believe that such sustained success is a team effort and every member of staff contributes to that level of excellence. We are a relatively small school, but we still have a distinctly “family” atmosphere. Visitors to the School often comment on the friendly and supportive ethos.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.