Mechanics Lead (4 Week Placement)

Bovington, Dorset | November 2026 Start - Apply today or call 01202 558848 and ask for Himaya.

The Opportunity

Teaching Personnel are seeking a skilled Mechanics Lead to join a specialist education provision in Bovington for a four-week paternity cover placement from November 2026.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine industry expertise with education, supporting young people aged 14-18 who may have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, anxiety, low confidence and barriers to mainstream education.

Classes are deliberately small, typically consisting of up to 10 learners, allowing meaningful vocational teaching and personalised support.

About the Role

Working Monday to Thursday, 8.30am-3.30pm, you will deliver practical vehicle mechanics lessons and support learners studying motor vehicle qualifications.

Medium-term planning is already in place; however, the successful candidate will be expected to organise daily activities, practical demonstrations and workshop-based learning experiences.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering Level 1 and Level 2 Motor Vehicle content.
• Teaching practical workshop skills safely.
• Engaging reluctant learners through vocational learning.
• Promoting workshop health and safety standards.
• Supporting students to gain recognised qualifications.
• Adapting sessions to individual learning needs.
• Providing stability during a planned staff absence.

What Makes This Role Different?

These young people often respond best to adults who are calm, reliable, positive and authentic. Many have experienced educational disruption and need someone who can build trust quickly while maintaining high expectations.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds Level 1 and Level 2 vehicle mechanics qualifications.
• Has strong hands-on industry experience.
• Understands how to motivate neurodiverse learners.
• Can confidently manage a practical learning environment.
• Is patient, resilient and solution focused.
• Can step straight into the placement with minimal supervision.

Consistency is particularly important as this role is covering a paternity absence. The school is keen to appoint someone who can commit to the full four weeks so learners experience continuity throughout the placement.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly PAYE payments.
• Dedicated SEN education consultant.
• Access to ongoing CPD.
• Long-term opportunities following placement.
• Specialist safeguarding support.
• Local opportunities across Dorset.

Interested?

If you have vehicle mechanics experience and want to make a difference to young people's futures, we'd love to hear from you.

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