Job Description:

Vocational Instructor - Mechanics, Engineering & Youth Development

📍 Location: Basildon, Essex
💰 Salary: £21,731 - £25,758 + Up to £2,500 Annual Performance Bonus
📅 Job Type: Full Time | Permanent | Term Time Only
🕒 Working Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm (Direct learner contact: 9:00am - 2:30pm)
🚀 Start Date: September 2026 (with the opportunity to start sooner by supporting learners within the Hospitality provision)

Looking for a career where your practical skills can change lives?

New Chapter Tuition is proud to be working exclusively with a specialist vocational education provision to recruit a Vocational Instructor to join their growing team in Basildon.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in mechanics, engineering, sports coaching, youth work, cadets, vocational training or behaviour mentoring to inspire young people through practical, hands-on learning.

You'll support learners from KS3-KS5 with SEMH, ADHD, SEND, emotional and behavioural needs, and those who have experienced trauma, helping them rebuild confidence, develop practical skills and achieve positive futures.

The Role

As a Vocational Instructor, you will:

• Deliver engaging vocational learning on a 1:1 basis and in small groups of up to 8 learners.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.

• Support learners with SEMH, ADHD, SEND and additional needs.

• Use effective de-escalation and positive behaviour management strategies.

• Create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment.

• Promote confidence, resilience and independence.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to support learner progress.

About You

This role would particularly suit candidates with experience as a:

• Mechanic or Motor Vehicle Technician

• Engineer

• Vocational Instructor

• Sports Coach

• Youth Worker

• Cadet Instructor or Armed Forces Instructor

• Behaviour Mentor/ Learning Mentor/ Teaching Assistant

You'll also have:

• Experience working with children and young people.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Experience supporting learners with SEMH, ADHD, SEND or challenging behaviour.

• Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills.

• A trauma-informed, patient and resilient approach.

• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

Previous experience delivering vocational or practical learning is advantageous but not essential. If you have transferable skills, a positive attitude and a desire to inspire young people, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £21,731 - £25,758, Up to £2,500 annual performance bonus

• Full-time, permanent role, Term-time only

• Opportunity to start before September within the Hospitality provision

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Excellent career progression opportunities

• Company pension

• Staff wellbeing initiatives

• Team celebrations and events

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Why Join?

This is more than a vocational instructor role.

You'll become a mentor, role model and positive influence, helping young people overcome barriers, rediscover their confidence and develop the skills they need to succeed in education, employment and life.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can combine your practical experience with the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exclusive opportunity.