Bike Maintenance Tutor

Location: Staffordshire

Job Role: Bike Maintenance Tutor (Cycle Mechanics)
Location: HMYOI Werrington
Salary: From £30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time

Role Overview
We are recruiting an enthusiastic and experienced Bike Maintenance Tutor to deliver high-quality cycle mechanics training within a custodial education setting at HMYOI Werrington.
As a Bike Maintenance Tutor, you will plan and deliver engaging, practical training programmes up to Level 2, supporting learners to develop core cycle maintenance, repair and diagnostics skills. Alongside technical delivery, you will promote safe working practices, employability skills and personal development, helping learners progress toward further training or employment opportunities.
Working as part of a wider education team, you will play a key role in creating a structured, supportive and motivating learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching, Learning & Delivery
Deliver cycle maintenance and repair training programmes up to Level 2
Plan and deliver engaging, hands-on sessions aligned to awarding body standards
Develop Schemes of Work and lesson plans that meet curriculum objectives
Adapt delivery to meet individual learner needs and abilities

Assessment & Learner Progression
Assess learner progress and maintain accurate records
Support development and review of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
Identify additional learning needs and implement appropriate support
Prepare learners for assessments and support successful achievement

Learner Support & Development
Promote employability skills, confidence and personal development
Embed literacy, numeracy and workplace behaviours into delivery
Support learners from diverse backgrounds, including those with additional needs
Signpost learners to progression opportunities and wider support services

Quality, Compliance & Safeguarding
Maintain accurate and compliant learner records and documentation
Ensure delivery meets awarding body and quality assurance standards
Contribute to IQA, moderation and quality processes
Promote safeguarding, equality and health & safety at all times
Ensure safe working practices within the workshop environment

Essential Criteria
Minimum 2 years industry experience in cycle mechanics, bike repair, engineering or similar
Strong practical knowledge of bicycle servicing, diagnostics and repair
Experience delivering training or supporting learning
Excellent communication and learner engagement skills
Ability to maintain accurate records and work within quality frameworks
Willingness to achieve:
o Teaching qualification (AET/PTLLS or equivalent) within 6 months
o Assessor qualification (TAQA/CAVA or equivalent) within 12 months
o Subject-specific qualification (Level 2 delivery standard) within 2 years
Minimum Level 1 English and Maths (or willingness to achieve Level
2)
Ability to pass enhanced DBS and prison vetting

Desirable Criteria
Recognised qualification in Cycle Mechanics, Engineering or related trade
Teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS, Cert Ed, PGCE)
Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA or equivalent)
IQA qualification or willingness to work towards
Experience delivering vocational training or apprenticeships
Experience working in a custodial or alternative education setting
Experience supporting learners with additional needs

Personal Attributes
Passionate about vocational training and learner development
Practical and hands-on approach to teaching
Patient, supportive and adaptable
Organised with strong attention to detail
Committed to promoting safe working practices

Additional Information
Role is based on site at HMYOI Werrington
Secure environment adherence to safeguarding and compliance is essential
Ongoing professional development and qualifications supported

How to Apply
For more information or to apply for the Bike Maintenance Tutor role, please contact:
Robert Rowe (phone number removed)
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