Part Time Mechanics Instructor

Axcis Education Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education Recruitment is seeking a passionate Mechanics Instructor for a specialist provision focusing on students with SEMH needs in Torbay. This role involves planning tailored sessions that contribute to personal and academic development, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in young lives. You will work within a supportive team dedicated to promoting emotional resilience and practical skills, making this an important and rewarding position.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to change lives

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference to young people with additional needs.
• Experience or understanding of SEMH and teaching is highly desirable.
• Calm under pressure and strong in relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging mechanics sessions that support SEMH needs.
• Build positive relationships with students and foster personal growth.
• Collaborate closely with pastoral and therapeutic teams.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Relevant experience in education or youth work

Job description

Parts Time Mechanic Instructor – SEMH Specialist Provision Location: Torbay Contract: Full Time, Monday to Friday Salary: £25,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience) Availability: 2 or 3 days a week. Start Date: September 2025 Are you passionate about the power of the mechanics to inspire, motivate and transform young lives? Do you have the resilience, creativity and calm presence needed to make a real impact in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are seeking a dedicated Mechanics Instructor to join our specialist provision, working with students aged 11–16. Our learners all have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) focused on SEMH needs. Many have faced significant barriers to education and are now supported by our skilled team in a nurturing, wrap-around environment that helps them rebuild trust, confidence, and belief in their abilities. About Us: We believe that all young people have the potential to succeed. Through a personalised and therapeutic approach, we promote life skills, emotional resilience, and practical experiences that prepare our learners to thrive both in school and beyond. Outdoor education is a central part of our offer – not just an activity, but a powerful vehicle for personal growth and learning. About the Role: As a Mechanics Instructor, you will: - Plan and deliver engaging mechanics learning sessions tailored to SEMH needs - Use mechanics experiences to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork - Work closely with our pastoral and therapeutic teams in a fully integrated, wrap-around model - Build positive, trusting relationships with learners - Contribute to each student’s personal development, academic progress, and preparation for life beyond school Who We're Looking For: We welcome applications from both qualified and unqualified teachers with relevant experience linked to mechanics teaching. More important than qualifications is your mindset and approach. The right candidate will be: - Calm under pressure and resilient in challenging situations - A strong communicator and relationship-builder - Passionate about making a difference to young people with additional needs - Creative, flexible, and team-oriented - Experience working with special needs or SEMH is highly desirable Requirements: - Enhanced DBS check (required prior to employment) - Relevant experience in education, youth work, or outdoor instruction - A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children What We Offer: - A supportive, values-driven team - Ongoing professional development - A chance to be part of a provision that is genuinely changing lives If you're ready to be part of something meaningful, please apply today.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Jacob Chisholm on 01392 949 022 | Ext: 6005.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Jacob Chisholm

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 6005