Job Description
Tradewind Recruitment - Teacher of Mechanics (SEN Provision) - Corby
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic, and patient Teacher of Mechanics to join a specialist SEN provision in the Corby area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for practical, hands-on learning who can inspire and support young people with additional needs.
About the Role
You will be responsible for delivering engaging mechanics-based lessons to students with a range of Special Educational Needs, including SEMH, behavioural challenges, and moderate learning difficulties. Lessons focus on practical skills, vocational learning, and building confidence, with excellent support from a dedicated SEN team.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver mechanics lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
Create a safe and structured workshop environment for practical work.
Adapt teaching styles to support students with varying levels of ability and emotional needs.
Build strong, positive relationships to encourage participation and progress.
Collaborate with SEN specialists, teaching assistants, and pastoral staff.
Maintain high standards of safety, safeguarding, and behaviour management.
About You
Experience teaching Mechanics, Motor Vehicle Studies, Engineering, or a similar vocational subject.
Strong understanding of practical workshop safety.
Previous experience with SEN or SEMH students is advantageous but not essential.
Patient, resilient, and able to build trust with learners who may have faced barriers to education.
Able to adapt your approach to meet individual needs.
Relevant teaching qualification is preferred, but experienced instructors and unqualified teachers with strong subject knowledge will also be considered.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
Access to free, accredited SEN and behaviour-management CPD.
Support from an experienced consultant throughout your placement.
Competitive pay, with weekly payroll.
Opportunities to work across a range of specialist and alternative provision environments.
A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people through vocational learning.
