Specialisms

Offender Learning

Location

Newmarket, Suffolk

Salary

£30000 - £35000 per annum

Contract Type

Full time

Motor Mechanics Tutor (Prison Education)

HMP Highpoint, Newmarket
From £30,000
Permanent

Working Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 7:45am - 5:00pm
Friday: 7:45am - 12:30pm


The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a skilled and motivated Motor Mechanics Tutor to join a leading education provider within a custodial setting.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support learners in developing motor vehicle maintenance and repair skills, alongside essential employability behaviours, helping them progress towards sustainable employment upon release.

Working with small groups, you will deliver practical, hands-on training, building confidence, capability, and real-world skills aligned to the automotive industry.


Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality Motor Vehicle / Motor Mechanics training sessions
  • Plan and deliver engaging, practical lessons aligned to learner needs
  • Develop and maintain individual learning plans
  • Track and monitor learner progress and achievement
  • Provide ongoing advice, guidance, and mentoring
  • Create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

Essential Criteria

  • Level 3 qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance / Motor Mechanics (or equivalent)
  • Significant industry experience within motor vehicle repair and maintenance
  • Experience delivering training, coaching, or mentoring
  • Ability to engage and motivate learners from diverse backgrounds

Desirable

  • Teaching qualification (AET / PTLLS / DET - Level 3 or above)
  • Assessor qualification (TAQA / CAVA)
  • Experience within FE, apprenticeships, or adult learning
  • Experience working with challenging or disengaged learners

If you don't currently hold a teaching or assessing qualification, full support will be provided to gain this during your probation period.


Why Apply?

  • Make a genuine impact through education and rehabilitation
  • Join an organisation committed to high-quality vocational training
  • Access to ongoing CPD, qualifications, and career progression
  • Supportive and inclusive working environment
  • A role offering purpose, challenge, and long-term impact

About the Organisation

You will be joining a national organisation delivering skills training, employment support, and rehabilitation services, helping individuals build brighter futures.

Their prison education programmes are designed to develop practical, job-ready skills, support behaviour change, and reduce reoffending, working closely with employers to ensure training aligns with industry needs.


Apply Now

If you are a skilled motor vehicle professional looking to move into training - or already working in education - this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch today for a confidential discussion.


For More Information

Contact: 0115 9111 290
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