Mechanics Tutor

New Meaning Centre: NMT Bucks & Herts (High Wycombe)

Employer: New Meaning Training (NMT)

Type: Full time, Permanent, All-year-round

Hours: 37.5 hours

Schedule: Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Job Reference: BUCMECT072506b

Closing date: 23/03/26

Introduction

Are you tired of the pressure, long hours, and firefighting of garage life — or thinking about a career change after years in engineering, the military, or a technical trade? Looking for a job where you can slow the pace, get your work–life balance back, and use your skills to help the next generation?

New Meaning Training High Wycombe is launching Motor Mechanics for the first time — and our young people are buzzing for it. Many have had a rough time in education, but when you put an engine in front of them, something switches back on. They just need someone patient, steady and practical to help them rebuild their confidence.

You don’t need to be a teacher to do this job. What matters most is your ability to build a natural rapport with young people — someone they trust, listen to, and feel comfortable learning from. If you bring that, we’ll give you the training you need.

This role is ideal if you’re:

• a qualified mechanic who wants to step away from the stress and pace of the trade
• OR a hands‑on engineer, ex‑forces technician, or skilled tradesperson who knows their way around tools, machinery, and basic vehicle maintenance
• OR anyone with solid practical ability who’s ready for a job with real purpose

You’ll work with small groups of 15–25 year-olds who learn best by doing. Some have EHCPs or additional needs like autism, ADHD, or anxiety — but what they all need is someone calm, practical and respectful who can show them what they can do. No frantic workshop. No 60‑hour weeks. No customer pressure. Just time and space to teach real skills that change lives.

This is more than a teaching job — it’s a chance to help young people discover confidence, independence, and pride in themselves again. If you’re practical, patient, and ready for a role with purpose, we’ll support you with full training and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical, kinaesthetic sessions focused on Motor Vehicle Maintenance (e.g., basic servicing, diagnostics, workshop safety)
• Support learners in gaining functional skills and AIM qualifications at Entry Level and Level 1
• Build strong, positive relationships with young people, adapting your approach to meet a wide range of needs
• Use trauma-informed, relational strategies to manage behaviour supportively
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress, attendance, and EHCP outcomes
• Collaborate with LSAs and other tutors to share ideas and maintain a consistent, engaging programme
• Create a safe, welcoming environment where learners feel respected, challenged, and motivated
• Work with external agencies, parents/carers, and internal support services where appropriate

About Us

New Meaning Training (NMT) offers education with a difference. We are an alternative education provider dedicated to helping young people aged 15–25 discover their strengths and develop the confidence and skills to earn their own living.

For the 2025–2026 academic year, around 300 young people from across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands are currently learning on one of our programmes. Many are referred by secondary schools, pupil referral units and Special Educational Needs (SEN) settings.

Since opening our first centre in High Wycombe in 2015 (originally known as Toolshed), we have grown to seven centres across five counties. Each centre delivers a tailored mix of programmes that may include: Construction Multiskills, Motor Mechanics, Creative Art & Design, Sports, Computing and Transition Support for young people with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). All programmes incorporate Functional Skills qualifications in Maths and English, alongside tutorials to support personal growth and employability.

In Buckinghamshire, we now operate four centres: our Headquarters in High Wycombe, a Lifeskills centre at Thomley Activity Centre, an Enrichment Centre in Aylesbury and a new centre in Milton Keynes.

Across all centres, NMT programmes are shaped around the individual needs of each learner account Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We apply the principles of our Loving Care Approach — a trauma‑informed, relational practice that ensures every young person feels safe, respected and supported to thrive.

You will have:

• Practical experience in motor vehicle maintenance, engineering, or hands‑on technical trades (formal qualifications not essential)
• A natural ability to build rapport with young people and communicate in a clear, down‑to‑earth way
• Patience, empathy and a calm, steady approach with learners who may lack confidence
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures, including workshop best practice
• Basic confidence with planning, organisation and record‑keeping (full training provided)
• An openness to learning about SEND, trauma‑informed practice, behaviour support and youth safeguarding (training provided)

• A background specifically in motor mechanics or vehicle workshop environments
• Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET) or willingness to work towards it
• IOSH Working Safely or willingness to obtain it
• Experience mentoring apprentices, trainees, young people, or junior staff
• Experience supporting people with additional needs, anxiety, or low confidence

• All applicants must complete our online application form and provide a current CV as part of the recruitment process. Further details on how to submit your CV will be shared during the application process.
• New Meaning Training is committed to safer recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Appointment to this role will be subject to appropriate pre‑employment checks, including a DBS check at the relevant level.
• All colleagues are expected to read, understand, and adhere to New Meaning Training’s policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, professional conduct, and data protection.

Generous annual leave

• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 10 additional “gifted” days off each year (taken during school holiday periods)
• Annual leave increases with length of service, up to a maximum of 24 days

Pension

• Auto enrolment into The People’s Pension‑enrolment into The People’s Pension
• 5% employee contribution with 3% employer contribution

Blue Light Card

• Access to hundreds of national discounts (retail, food, travel, days out)
• Admin fee fully reimbursed by NMT

Service recognition

• Additional annual leave as a thank you for long service‑you
• Gift rewards at key milestones (e.g. 5 and 10 years)

Wellbeing benefits

• Annual flu vaccination voucher (paid for by NMT)
• Birthday gift voucher to celebrate your day

Sustainable travel schemes

• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Electric Vehicle scheme via Octopus Energy (salary sacrifice)
• Green Travel to Work initiatives with rewards for taking part

A supportive, values led workplace‑led workplace

• Strong focus on staff wellbeing, development, and collaboration
• Training and CPD supported as part of your role
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives

To apply, visit: newmeaning.training/careers

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