Motor Vehicle Instructor / Mechanic

Help Young People Find Their Direction Through Practical Learning

Do you believe that some of the best learning happens with a spanner in hand rather than behind a desk?

Are you passionate about the motor trade and keen to pass your knowledge on to the next generation?

Can you build positive relationships with young people who may have struggled in mainstream education but thrive through practical, vocational learning?

At Monarch Education, we are recruiting on behalf of an Independent Specialist School looking for a dedicated Motor Vehicle Instructor / Mechanic to support young people with SEND, SEMH and additional learning needs through engaging, hands-on learning.

Many of the learners you will work with have struggled to engage with traditional education. They benefit from practical experiences, clear boundaries and trusted adults who can help them develop confidence, skills and aspirations for the future.

This Is Not Your Typical Motor Vehicle Role

This is an opportunity to combine your industry experience with mentoring, teaching and coaching.

You’ll work with young people who may have:

• SEND needs
• SEMH needs
• Autism
• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Anxiety
• Trauma-related needs
• Behavioural challenges
• EHCPs

Small class sizes and strong pastoral support mean you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and make a genuine difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days will look the same.

You could be:

• Delivering practical and theory-based motor vehicle sessions
• Teaching maintenance, repair and workshop skills
• Breaking down technical concepts into clear, manageable steps
• Supporting learners with SEND and SEMH needs
• Embedding English, Maths and employability skills into lessons
• Building positive, respectful relationships with learners
• Supporting emotional regulation and engagement
• Using practical demonstrations, modelling and visual learning strategies
• Teaching safe tool use and workshop practices
• Contributing towards EHCP outcomes and learner targets
• Tracking progress, attendance and achievement
• Acting as a positive role model within the workshop environment

What Success Looks Like

Success isn’t always measured by qualifications alone.

Sometimes success is:

• A learner attending every session for a week
• A young person completing a task independently
• Improved confidence in the workshop
• Better emotional regulation and engagement
• Developing workplace behaviours and teamworking skills
• Achieving an accredited vocational unit
• Building aspirations for employment or further education
• Taking pride in a finished piece of work

These moments often become the foundation for long-term success.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has industry experience in motor vehicle maintenance or repair
• Can inspire young people through practical learning
• Remains calm, patient and resilient
• Understands that behaviour is a form of communication
• Builds relationships through consistency and trust
• Can adapt learning for a range of abilities and needs
• Has excellent communication skills
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Values vocational education and employability skills

Essential Requirements

• Motor vehicle industry experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Calm and consistent approach to behaviour management
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

Desirable Requirements

• Teaching, training or tutoring experience
• Alternative Provision, PRU or SEND experience
• Understanding of SEMH and SLCN needs
• Experience delivering vocational qualifications
• First Aid qualification

Why Apply?

This is a genuinely rewarding opportunity to use your trade skills to help young people who need a different approach to education.

You’ll work within a supportive specialist setting where practical learning, relationships and individual progress are valued. Every day brings the chance to help learners develop confidence, gain employability skills and move towards a positive future.

If you’re looking for a role where your experience can make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.