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Motor Vehicle Mechanic Tutor

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Posted on Jul 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Cock and End, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£30k - £34k Annual
Full-Time
Job Role: Motor Vehicle Mechanic Tutor / Trainee Vehicle Trainer
Location: HMP Highpoint, Stradishall, Suffolk (In-Person / Onsite)
Salary: From £30,000 + Benefits
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Environment: Prison-based role with full onsite, face-to-face delivery

Role Overview
We are recruiting a skilled and motivated Motor Vehicle Mechanic Tutor / Trainee Vehicle Trainer to deliver high-quality vocational training within HMP Highpoint. You will work with small groups of adult learners, developing their practical mechanics skills, technical understanding, and employability behaviours to directly support rehabilitation, skill development, and reduce reoffending.
This rewarding role involves preparing structured lesson plans, creating personalised learning pathways, and delivering hands-on training sessions within a workshop environment. You will support learners in overcoming barriers to education, building confidence, and achieving recognised vocational qualifications.

Key Responsibilities
Vocational Training & Learner Support

Practical Training Delivery: Deliver Motor Vehicle Mechanics and automotive training up to Level 2 (including light vehicle maintenance, servicing, and repair).
Tailored Learning: Create individual learning plans (ILPs) that link directly to practical skill development, neurodiverse needs, and post-release employment goals.
Workshop Practice: Plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons on servicing, repair, diagnostics, health & safety, and workshop practice.
Student Engagement: Motivate disengaged learners to improve attendance, classroom participation, and qualification achievement.
Feedback & Adaptation: Provide constructive feedback and adjust teaching materials or practical workshop tasks to meet diverse learner needs.

Programme Administration & Compliance

Documentation & Compliance: Complete all required documentation, including ILPs, registers, learner reviews, and awarding-body paperwork (e.g., IMI, City & Guilds).
Safety & Standards: Adhere to all secure-estate safeguarding, health & safety, equality, and data protection standards.
Performance Indicators: Meet contractual KPIs, education quality benchmarks, and reporting deadlines. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Team Collaboration: Work closely with security colleagues, prison officers, and prison education staff to support learner progression and resettlement.
Curriculum Design: Contribute to curriculum development and the continuous improvement of mechanical training materials.
Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance activity, standardization, and continuous professional development (CPD). Essential Criteria

Trade Qualification: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.
Industry Experience: Strong, hands-on experience within the motor trade as a Mechanic, Technician, or Workshop Manager.
Training Experience: Previous experience delivering vocational training, apprenticeships, practical instruction, or mentoring.
Inclusive Approach: Ability to engage, manage, and motivate learners with differing abilities, educational backgrounds, or challenging behaviours.
Core Skills: Strong communication, organizational, workshop management, and facilitation skills.
Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and data protection.

Desirable Criteria

Teaching Credential: Teaching or assessing qualification (e.g., AET, PTTLS, TAQA, CAVA) or a willingness to work towards one with our support.
Secure Estate Experience: Experience delivering trade training in secure environments (Prison Education / OLASS), alternative provisions, or with disadvantaged learning groups.
Flexible Delivery: Experience developing curriculum and delivering roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) educational programmes.
Inspection Frameworks: Knowledge of the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF) and quality standards. How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or to apply for the Motor Vehicle Mechanic Tutor / Trainee Vehicle Trainer, please contact:

Contact: Robert Rowe
Phone: (phone number removed)
Email: (url removed)

Reference: 225358279

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Motor Vehicle Mechanic Tutor

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Posted on Jul 10, 2026 by CV-Library

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Cock and End, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£30k - £34k Annual
Full-Time
Job Role: Motor Vehicle Mechanic Tutor / Trainee Vehicle Trainer
Location: HMP Highpoint, Stradishall, Suffolk (In-Person / Onsite)
Salary: From £30,000 + Benefits
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Environment: Prison-based role with full onsite, face-to-face delivery

Role Overview
We are recruiting a skilled and motivated Motor Vehicle Mechanic Tutor / Trainee Vehicle Trainer to deliver high-quality vocational training within HMP Highpoint. You will work with small groups of adult learners, developing their practical mechanics skills, technical understanding, and employability behaviours to directly support rehabilitation, skill development, and reduce reoffending.
This rewarding role involves preparing structured lesson plans, creating personalised learning pathways, and delivering hands-on training sessions within a workshop environment. You will support learners in overcoming barriers to education, building confidence, and achieving recognised vocational qualifications.

Key Responsibilities
Vocational Training & Learner Support

Practical Training Delivery: Deliver Motor Vehicle Mechanics and automotive training up to Level 2 (including light vehicle maintenance, servicing, and repair).
Tailored Learning: Create individual learning plans (ILPs) that link directly to practical skill development, neurodiverse needs, and post-release employment goals.
Workshop Practice: Plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons on servicing, repair, diagnostics, health & safety, and workshop practice.
Student Engagement: Motivate disengaged learners to improve attendance, classroom participation, and qualification achievement.
Feedback & Adaptation: Provide constructive feedback and adjust teaching materials or practical workshop tasks to meet diverse learner needs.

Programme Administration & Compliance

Documentation & Compliance: Complete all required documentation, including ILPs, registers, learner reviews, and awarding-body paperwork (e.g., IMI, City & Guilds).
Safety & Standards: Adhere to all secure-estate safeguarding, health & safety, equality, and data protection standards.
Performance Indicators: Meet contractual KPIs, education quality benchmarks, and reporting deadlines. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Team Collaboration: Work closely with security colleagues, prison officers, and prison education staff to support learner progression and resettlement.
Curriculum Design: Contribute to curriculum development and the continuous improvement of mechanical training materials.
Quality Assurance: Participate in quality assurance activity, standardization, and continuous professional development (CPD). Essential Criteria

Trade Qualification: Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.
Industry Experience: Strong, hands-on experience within the motor trade as a Mechanic, Technician, or Workshop Manager.
Training Experience: Previous experience delivering vocational training, apprenticeships, practical instruction, or mentoring.
Inclusive Approach: Ability to engage, manage, and motivate learners with differing abilities, educational backgrounds, or challenging behaviours.
Core Skills: Strong communication, organizational, workshop management, and facilitation skills.
Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of safeguarding, equality, health & safety, and data protection.

Desirable Criteria

Teaching Credential: Teaching or assessing qualification (e.g., AET, PTTLS, TAQA, CAVA) or a willingness to work towards one with our support.
Secure Estate Experience: Experience delivering trade training in secure environments (Prison Education / OLASS), alternative provisions, or with disadvantaged learning groups.
Flexible Delivery: Experience developing curriculum and delivering roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) educational programmes.
Inspection Frameworks: Knowledge of the OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF) and quality standards. How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or to apply for the Motor Vehicle Mechanic Tutor / Trainee Vehicle Trainer, please contact:

Contact: Robert Rowe
Phone: (phone number removed)
Email: (url removed)
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Reference: 225358279

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