Furniture Apprenticeship Vocational Tutor

Activate Learning; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a part-time Furniture Apprenticeship Vocational Tutor in Oxford. The role involves designing and delivering engaging lessons for apprenticeship programmes, guiding learners to achieve City and Guilds qualifications. Ideal candidates will have industry experience in furniture making and the ability to inspire students. A teaching qualification is preferred, but not mandatory for applicants willing to gain one.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Free eye tests and will writing

Access to a Health Cash Plan

Continuous professional growth opportunities

Tailored induction and development programs

Teacher pension scheme

Up to 6 weeks paid leave

Flexible working options

Free parking at campuses

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a passion for teaching and sharing knowledge.
• Flexibility and excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Willingness to gain a teaching qualification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging teaching on apprenticeship programmes.
• Support learners in building technical expertise and confidence.
• Guide students towards achieving their City and Guilds-accredited qualifications.

Skills

Extensive industry experience in furniture making

Strong knowledge of furniture design history

Experience supporting learners with writing

Excellent organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent)

Job description

About the role:

We are seeking an inspiring and motivated tutor to join the renowned Rycotewood Furniture Centre, part of our Createch faculty at City of Oxford College. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the next generation of furniture makers.

In this role, you will design and deliver engaging teaching at Levels 2 and 3 on our apprenticeship programmes, working with a diverse group of learners. You will support the continued growth of our apprenticeship provision and help learners build the technical expertise, confidence, and creativity they need to succeed in the furniture industry.

Your teaching will focus on nurturing learners' skills through innovative, practical, and creative lessons. Ultimately, you will be guiding students towards achieving their City and Guilds-accredited qualifications and developing into highly skilled, professional furniture makers.

This is a permanent, part-time role working 29.6 hours per week (0.8 FTE), based at our City of Oxford College campus.

What do you need to be successful as a Furniture Apprenticeship Vocational Tutor at Activate Learning?

We are looking for candidates who bring both professional expertise and a passion for sharing knowledge. To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Extensive industry experience in furniture making
• A strong knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the history of furniture design
• Experience supporting learners with essay and research writing
• A relevant qualification is desirable, but not required

Ideally, a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent). However, if you do not hold a teaching qualification, we welcome applications from candidates who can inspire learners and are willing to gain one. Unqualified candidates would begin at a lower salary point, with progression discussed at interview if shortlisted.

In addition, you will need to have a flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. You will demonstrate the ability to engage and develop students and role model the attributes that we develop within our learners.

Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Activate Learning Group Employee Benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for teachers' professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored Three-day induction program, and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for AL teaching staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.