Vehicle Mechanics Instructor

Outcomes First Group; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase

Critical illness cover

Family growth support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group's Acorn Education division in Suffolk seeks a Vehicle Mechanics Instructor to deliver hands-on learning that builds practical skills, confidence and independence for pupils with special educational needs. You’ll work with the Headteacher to shape engaging mechanics lessons and adapt the curriculum to individual needs.

You will promote safe, inclusive classrooms, use assessments to track progress, and help pupils achieve positive outcomes while contributing to the wider

Qualifications

• UK QTS is desirable; industry experience welcomed.
• UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience teaching mechanics to pupils preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning in Mechanics.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate an engaging 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

Teaching

Mechanics

Assessment

Differentiation

Education

QTS (UK)

Job description

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.,

• 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.
  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
  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.

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