Location: Derbyshire
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity
Do you have the ability to engage young people through practical learning and help them develop valuable skills for the future?
Monarch Education is recruiting on behalf of a specialist Alternative Provision in Derbyshire, seeking a passionate and skilled Motor Vehicle Tutor to join their team.
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and nurturing setting that helps young people who may have struggled in mainstream education to re-engage with learning. The provision offers a personalised approach, focusing on building confidence, developing employability skills, and creating pathways towards further education, training, and employment.
The students you will support may present with SEMH needs, Autism (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, attachment difficulties, trauma-related needs, and behavioural challenges. The successful candidate will be someone who can build strong relationships, inspire learners through practical vocational education, and create a structured environment where students can thrive.
The Role
As a Motor Vehicle Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging vocational lessons that develop learners’ practical skills, confidence, and understanding of the motor vehicle industry.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering hands-on Motor Vehicle lessons to small groups of students.
- Teaching practical skills and industry-related knowledge.
- Planning and adapting lessons to meet individual learner needs.
- Encouraging engagement and participation through practical learning.
- Supporting learners to achieve accredited qualifications where applicable.
- Building positive and trusting relationships with students.
- Promoting positive behaviour and high expectations.
- Monitoring student progress and celebrating achievements.
- Working closely with pastoral teams, support staff, parents, and external professionals.
- Maintaining a safe workshop environment and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed.
We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Has experience within the motor vehicle industry.
- Holds a teaching qualification or is willing to work towards one.
- Has experience teaching or training young people.
- Can build strong relationships whilst maintaining clear boundaries.
- Has a good sense of humour and can use their personality to engage students.
- Is confident setting expectations and managing behaviour positively.
- Is patient, resilient, and adaptable.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is passionate about helping young people succeed.
- Can inspire and motivate learners who may have previously disengaged from education.
Desirable Experience
Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience in:
- Motor Vehicle Instruction or Training
- Alternative Provision
- SEMH Schools
- PRUs (Pupil Referral Units)
- Further Education
- Apprenticeship Training
- Vocational Education
- Youth Work
- Behaviour Support
- Trauma-Informed Practice
What the Setting Offers
- Small class sizes and personalised learning approaches.
- A supportive and experienced leadership team.
- Modern vocational learning facilities.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Strong pastoral and behavioural support.
- A collaborative and welcoming staff team.
- Opportunities for progression and long-term development.
- Potential for a permanent contract.
- A rewarding role where you can see the direct impact of your work.
Why Apply?
This is much more than a teaching role. It’s an opportunity to engage young people through practical learning, helping them build confidence, develop valuable life skills, and work towards positive futures.
If you’re passionate about Motor Vehicles, enjoy working with young people, and can combine strong relationship-building skills with high expectations and clear boundaries, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help inspire the next generation through vocational education in Derbyshire.
