Vocational Instructor – Motor Vehicle

Role: Motor Vehicle Studies Tutor/ Instructor

Specialist Alternative Provision Setting – Leeds

Salary: £157.35- £210.00 per day (DOE)

Contract: Full Time , Temp to Permanent

Location: North Leeds

Are you a Motor Vehicle Studies specialist with a creative flair, passionate about equipping vulnerable learners with practical trade skills that can transform their futures?

The role is to work in a highly specialised alternative education setting supporting young people aged 10–17 who require education within a safe, structured and therapeutic environment. The provision forms part of an integrated service offering education, care, health and behavioural support to young people with complex social, emotional and mental health needs, many of whom have experienced disrupted education or significant trauma. 

The aim is simple:

👉 rebuild confidence

👉 develop practical life skills

👉 raise aspirations through meaningful vocational learning

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Motor Vehicle Studies Instructor to lead an engaging vocational programme that inspires young people through practical, hands-on learning.

You will deliver motor vehicle maintenance and mechanical skills in a workshop environment, helping learners gain confidence, accreditation and employability skills.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in alternative provision, youth justice, PRU, SEND or vocational training environments.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver practical motor vehicle maintenance and repair sessions

Plan differentiated vocational learning suited to varied ability levels

Support young people who may display challenging behaviour using trauma-informed approaches

Embed functional maths, literacy and employability skills within practical learning

Maintain workshop safety standards and risk assessments

Contribute to personalised education plans and progress reviews

Work collaboratively with education, care and therapeutic teams

Act as a positive role model promoting engagement, resilience and achievement

About the Learners and young people:

May have experienced disrupted schooling

Often present with challenging and complex SEMH needs

Benefit from structured routines and consistent adult relationships

Respond best to practical, relationship-based learning approaches

The successful candidate will understand that relationships come before learning.

Essential Requirements

Level 3 (or above) qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance / Engineering

Relevant industry experience as a mechanic or technician

Experience working with young people or adults in education, training or mentoring

Strong behaviour management and communication skills

Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion

Desirable

Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET or willingness to work towards)

Experience within alternative provision, PRU, youth justice or residential care

Knowledge of trauma-informed or restorative practice

Experience delivering accredited vocational qualifications

What We Offer

Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios

Extensive training in trauma-informed practice and behaviour support

Multi-disciplinary team working alongside care and health professionals

Excellent professional development opportunities

The chance to make a genuine difference to some of the most vulnerable young people in education

Safeguarding

This role involves working with vulnerable children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and rigorous safeguarding checks.