Mechanics Teacher/Lead Mechanics Tutor (SEND, SEMH)
Maplefields Academy, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0TH20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- scale UNQ1 £22,601 to UNQ 6 £35,259 plus SEND allowance of £2787 • QTS or a UK recognised equivalent teaching qualification would be employed on salary scale M1 £32,916 to M6 £45,352 plus SEND allowance of £2787
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently looking to a recruit a Mechanics Teacher/Lead Mechanics Tutor. We are a Specialist School for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).
This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and motivated educator to deliver hands-on vocational lessons that inspire young learners and support their future progression. As a Mechanics Teacher, you will play a vital role in engaging students through the delivery of engaging motor vehicle and mechanical workshops. Working in small groups, you will support learners in building confidence, developing new skills, and working towards recognised qualifications.
Key Responsibilities:
Initiatingand encouraging children to engage intheagreedschoolcurriculum andschemesof work. You must be well-planned, engaging and creative and support for children should be provided. You will be expected to contribute fully to the school process of self-evaluation and development, as well as having regard for you own professional development. The ideal candidate will have:
§ A strong knowledge of Motor Vehicle programmes of study (such as City and Guilds or IMI)
§ Relevant qualifications
§ Experience in teaching Mechanics
§ A firm understanding of the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements
§ A genuine passion for working with children with the commitment that the children are at the centre of everything you do
Excellent communication skills with children, their families and your colleagues
What the school offers its staff
We are a high-performing, SEMH special school which was judged as Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in June 2023. We are not remotely complacent about this and are committed to ensuring that the quality of provision we offer to our students is consistently excellent. We believe that such sustained success is a team effort and every member of staff contributes to that level of excellence. We are a relatively small school, but we still have a distinctly ‘family’ atmosphere. Visitors to the School often comment on the friendly and supportive ethos.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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About Maplefields Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 19
- School size
- 119 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maplefields Academy website
- Email address
- dwatt@maplefields.northants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01536424090
We are a high-performing, SEMH special school which was judged as Outstanding in every area by Ofsted in November 2016. We are not remotely complacent about this and are committed to ensuring that the quality of provision we offer to our students is consistently excellent. We believe that such sustained success is a team effort and every member of staff contributes to that level of excellence. We are a relatively small school, but we still have a distinctly ‘family’ atmosphere. Visitors to the School often comment on the friendly and supportive ethos.
Arranging a visit to Maplefields Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dwatt@maplefields.northants.sch.uk.
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