Mechanical Tutor

Austin Banks; Baildon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded teacher training

Mentoring and support

Generous annual leave

Pension contribution

Death-in-service benefit

Cycle2Work Scheme

Job summary

Austin Banks seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer who wants to move into teaching. The role offers a fully funded Level 3 to Level 5 teaching pathway while earning a full salary, with training, mentoring and support to turn industry know-how into high-quality teaching for learners and apprentices.

You will bring hands-on engineering experience to the classroom, develop engaging curricula and build strong relationships with employers to tailor training solutions.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical engineering experience.
• Willingness to complete a fully funded Level 3 to Level 5 teaching qualification.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the full teaching cycle with an inclusive approach to teaching, training and assessment.
• Bring real-world engineering practice into the classroom and workshop with safe practices.
• Develop schemes of work and session plans delivering an engaging curriculum for all learners.
• Build relationships with employers and tailor training solutions.
• Support learners at every stage of their programme and signpost to support.
• Assist in business development and recruitment activities at events.
• Support costings and control of materials and equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and achievement.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Passion for teaching

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

Engineering qualification (Level 3 NVQ / BTEC / HNC/HND)

Job description

Ready to come off the tools and pass on what you know?

We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who wants to move into teaching and help shape the next generation of engineering talent. You don't need a teaching qualification or any previous teaching experience. Our client will fund and support you through a full teacher training pathway, from a Level 3 Award in Education and Training through to a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, while you earn a full salary.

Your hands‑on industry experience is what matters most. You will be given training, mentoring and support to turn that experience into outstanding teaching, learning and assessment for our funded and non‑funded learners and apprentices.

What we offer:

• Fully funded teacher training from Level 3 to Level 5
• Structured mentoring and support from experienced tutors as you develop
• Generous annual leave
• Optional health care plan
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Death‑in‑service benefit
• Critical illness insurance cover (after 12 months' service)
• Salary exchange scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Strong employer networks and modern training facilities

As a Mechanical Tutor, you will be responsible for:

• Learn and apply the full teaching cycle, taking an inclusive approach to teaching, training and assessment in line with the Education Inspection Framework
• Bring real‑world engineering practice into the classroom and workshop, embedding safe industrial working practices throughout
• Develop schemes of work and session plans that deliver an engaging curriculum and meet the needs of all learners and stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, understanding their requirements and offering suitable training solutions, including bespoke options where applicable
• Provide support, information and advice to learners at every stage of their programme, signposting to internal and external support where appropriate
• Support business development and recruitment activities at internal and external events and during apprentice recruitment
• Work with the Delivery Team Director to develop employer relationships, including reporting on learner progress
• Assist the Delivery Team Director with costings and control of materials and equipment when required
• Help learners complete their qualifications, apprenticeship standards and learning programmes on time, flagging anyone at risk of falling behind
• Maintain accurate records of learner progress and achievement
• Take part in internal quality assurance processes and help maintain Awarding Organisation approval
• Comply with and contribute to internal and external standards, including ESFA, Ofsted and Awarding Organisation requirements (full training provided)
• Commit to your own professional development, including completing your funded teaching qualifications
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, and build fair, professional and supportive relationships with colleagues, learners and apprentices

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong background as a Mechanical Engineer or in a mechanical engineering trade, with solid hands‑on industry experience
• A recognised engineering qualification (e.g. Level 3 NVQ, BTEC, HNC/HND, or a completed apprenticeship)
• A genuine passion for engineering and a desire to share your skills and knowledge with others
• A willingness to complete a fully funded Level 3 to Level 5 teaching qualification
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the patience to support learners of all abilities
• Good organisational skills and a methodical approach
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team