Mechanic Trainer in Bury St Edmunds

Job Title: Mechanic Trainer

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Location: HMP Highpoint

Salary: From £30,000

Contract: Fixed Term (6 months) Prison-based role requiring full site presence and face-to-face learner engagement.

Role Overview:

We are recruiting a skilled Motor Mechanics Tutor to deliver high-quality vocational training within a prison setting. You will work with small groups of learners to develop practical skills, knowledge, and behaviours that support their long-term goals and reduce re-offending.

This role involves creating tailored training plans, delivering engaging lessons, and providing guidance to help learners overcome barriers and achieve qualifications. It requires flexibility, resilience, and a passion for vocational education.

Key Responsibilities:

Learner Support & Vocational Delivery

· Deliver Motor Mechanics training up to Level 2.

· Identify individual learner needs and create personalised learning plans linked to employment goals.

· Prepare, deliver, and review comprehensive lesson plans addressing vocational skills and employability.

· Engage and motivate learners to increase retention and progression.

· Provide constructive feedback and adapt curriculum content based on learner feedback.

Programme Administration & Compliance

· Complete all required documentation (registers, enrolment forms, ILPs, reviews, awarding body paperwork) in line with contractual deadlines.

· Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection standards.

· Meet contractual KPIs and performance targets.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

· Work with colleagues to support learner progression towards qualifications and employment.

· Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Criteria:

· Level 2 vocational qualification in Motor Mechanics.

· Substantial vocational experience in Motor Mechanics.

· Experience delivering vocational training.

· Ability to use diverse teaching methods to engage learners.

· Strong communication and facilitation skills.

· Understanding of safeguarding, equal opportunities, health and safety, and data protection.

Desirable Criteria:

· Teaching or assessing qualification (or willingness to work towards).

· Experience developing curriculum and delivering roll-on, roll-off programmes. xiskglj

· Empathy and experience working with disadvantaged groups or in secure environments.

· Knowledge of OFSTED Education Inspection Framework (EIF)