Mechanics Instructor — Hands-On Practical Teaching

Outcomes First Group; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group in Suffolk is seeking a Mechanics Instructor/Teacher to bring learning to life, helping pupils gain practical skills, confidence and independence alongside their academic work. You’ll deliver a hands-on mechanics curriculum, adapt to individual needs, plan engaging lessons and contribute to the school’s wider curriculum with new ideas.

With a permanent, term-time only role starting October 2026 and a salary up to £42,000, the post requires UK QTS (desirable) and a valid

Qualifications

• Experience delivering hands-on mechanics teaching.
• Ability to adapt to pupils' needs and abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• UK QTS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning in Mechanics.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate an engaging and effective Mechanics curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment that supports progress and achievement.
• Deliver motivating, well-structured lessons with high expectations for all learners.
• Provide personalised and differentiated learning to meet a wide range of needs and abilities.
• Maintain high expectations while building fair, respectful, and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Use assessment effectively to track progress, address misconceptions, and inform future planning.
• Embed literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills into teaching and wider professional practice.

Skills

Hands-on teaching

Differentiated learning

Student engagement

Safeguarding awareness

Education

UK QTS (desirable)

Job description

Outcomes First Group in Suffolk is seeking a Mechanics Instructor/Teacher to bring learning to life, helping pupils gain practical skills, confidence and independence alongside their academic work. You’ll deliver a hands-on mechanics curriculum, adapt to individual needs, plan engaging lessons and contribute to the school’s wider curriculum with new ideas.

With a permanent, term-time only role starting October 2026 and a salary up to £42,000, the post requires UK QTS (desirable) and a valid