Vehicle Mechanics Instructor

Wetheringsett Manor School; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Vista Benefits Platform

Job summary

Outcomes First Group (OFG) is seeking a Mechanics Instructor/Teacher for Wetheringsett Manor, Suffolk. The role is permanent, term-time only, 37.5 hours weekly, with a salary up to £42,000 depending on experience/qualifications.

UK applicants only – sponsorship not available. You’ll inspire learners through hands-on mechanics projects, plan and deliver engaging lessons, and contribute to a broad educational offer in collaboration with the Headteacher.

Qualifications

• UK QTS desirable.
• UK driving licence is essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching in Mechanics.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate a Mechanics curriculum.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that supports progress.
• Deliver well-structured lessons with high expectations for all learners.
• Provide personalised and differentiated learning to meet diverse needs.
• Maintain high expectations while building respectful relationships.
• Use assessment to track progress and inform planning.
• Embed literacy, numeracy, and ICT into teaching.

Skills

Hands-on teaching

Safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Adaptability

UK driving licence

Education

UK QTS (desirable)

Job description

At OFG we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work Job Title: Mechanics Instructor / Teacher Location: Wetheringsett Manor, Suffolk, IP14 5QX Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.15am - 3.45pm Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience/qualifications, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: October 2026 UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

As a Vehicle Mechanics Instructor, you'll inspire and empower pupils through hands-on learning, helping them develop practical skills, confidence and independence that will support them both in education and beyond. Working closely with the Headteacher, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and creating meaningful learning experiences that engage, motivate and unlock potential. Through dynamic mechanics lessons and a range of other subjects as required, you'll tailor your teaching to meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of each pupil. By bringing learning to life through practical projects, real-world applications and interactive activities, you'll help young people discover their strengths, build new skills and experience success. This role also offers the opportunity to influence and enhance the wider curriculum, working alongside the Head of Education to shape an ambitious, relevant and engaging educational offer. It's an exciting opportunity for a passionate and innovative educator to make a lasting impact on pupils' lives while contributing to the continued growth and development of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning in Mechanics, continually developing and improving provision.
• 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.

What You'll Bring

• A genuine belief that every child can succeed, regardless of background or need.
• A commitment to offering pupils positive pathways, opportunities, and choice.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a passion for hands-on, practical teaching.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• UK QTS (desirable) - industry experience warmly welcomed.
• UK driving licence is essential

About Us

Set in the picturesque village of Wetheringsett, in Suffolk, our site has recently benefited from significant development. Our traditional manor house has expanded to include a modern classroom block with everything teachers and students could need. We believe in delivering an exceptional education and to do this we've invested in creating an environment which inspires learning, which coupled with our professional teaching team, gives our students a first class start in life.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:

• + Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• + Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• + Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• + Critical illness cover
• + Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.