Motor Vehicle Mechanics Instructor – Hands-on Teaching

Outcomes First Group; Paglesham East End; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension

Wellbeing support

Vista Benefits

Health Insurance

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Critical Illness

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group in Suffolk seeks a Motor Vehicle Mechanics Instructor/Teacher to deliver practical and theory-based mechanics lessons. You will work with the Headteacher to create engaging experiences that help pupils develop skills, confidence and independence, while aligning with the school’s curriculum and goals.

Role involves teaching alongside other subjects, tailoring approaches to pupil needs, and contributing to curriculum development.

Qualifications

• UK QTS (desirable) — industry experience warmly welcomed.
• UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning in Motor Vehicle Mechanics, continually developing and improving provision.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate an engaging and effective Automotive 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

UK driving licence

Hands-on teaching

Education

UK QTS (desirable)

Job description

Outcomes First Group in Suffolk seeks a Motor Vehicle Mechanics Instructor/Teacher to deliver practical and theory-based mechanics lessons. You will work with the Headteacher to create engaging experiences that help pupils develop skills, confidence and independence, while aligning with the school’s curriculum and goals.

Role involves teaching alongside other subjects, tailoring approaches to pupil needs, and contributing to curriculum development.