Instructor (UQT Teacher)

Teaching Vacancies; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Guildford is seeking an experienced Full-time Vocational Instructor to teach Academic and Vocational subjects to KS3 and KS4 students. The ideal candidate should have a passion for inclusion, a strong commitment to providing high-quality education, and the ability to work collaboratively. Experience in BTEC, Functional Skills, and GCSE qualifications is desirable. This is a permanent position commencing on January 1, 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Chromebook

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Free tea, coffee, and biscuits

Qualifications

• Ability to teach and support delivery of Academic and Vocational subjects.
• Experience in delivering BTEC, Functional Skills, and/or GCSE qualifications.
• Strong understanding of Special Education and Mainstream Education.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and supporting students in both Academic and Vocational subjects.
• Maintaining and driving outstanding standards in teaching.
• Working collaboratively with students, staff, and stakeholders.

Skills

Passionate about inclusion

Outstanding practitioner

Excellent communicator

Team player

Proactive

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

Overview

Full-time Vocational Instructor - UQT Range

Alternative College Hub – this role is based at Therfield School, Leatherhead.

The Inclusive Education Trust is looking to appoint an inspirational and experienced Instructor with the ability to teach and support the delivery of Academic and Vocational subjects for our KS3 and KS4 students based at the Alternative College Hub. We would be particularly interested in applicants who can offer English, however we are very open to applicants who have expertise in other areas. Experience of delivering BTEC, Functional Skills and/or GCSE qualifications is desirable. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and possess the flexibility and creativity to teach and support other subjects with a good understanding of Special Education, Mainstream Education and / or Pupil Referral Units. This is a permanent position starting 1st January 2026.

The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate about inclusion and making sure all students gain an inspirational education.
• An outstanding practitioner with high expectations of students’ achievement and behaviour who is committed to providing high quality learning for all young people.
• Able to maintain and drive forward outstanding standards whilst meeting the needs of a very vulnerable group of students.
• An excellent communicator, able to work inclusively with students, staff, parents, Local Governance Board and other stakeholders.
• Committed to working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Positive, honest, open and responsive to change with a good sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

As a Trust, IET offers staff the following benefits:

• A competitive salary
• A chromebook
• 'Growing Great Staff' programme that enables you to flourish as a practitioner
• Weekly internal CPD and numerous external CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme & Pension Scheme
• Sociable and friendly staff
• Most importantly…free tea, coffee and biscuits!

Additional information

If you are a successful Instructor with strong commitment to inclusive values; have drive and determination; have excellent interpersonal skills; are a proactive team player; have the ability to strengthen partnerships and most importantly are passionate to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people, then we would like to hear from you.

Further details about the role

The Alternative College Hub houses several provisions that IET operates to support young people at risk of permanent exclusions. At the current time The IET Alternative College and Aspire Project operate within the Hub.

The IET Alternative College (AC) began as an idea in 2021 supporting a small number of students from the IET secondary schools who were struggling to access the AP Academy curriculums post-Covid. Over the past few years the AC has grown significantly where it can support in excess of 100 Year 7-11 students in an academic year who are referred from schools far and wide.

The IET Alternative College (AC) is a virtual and face to face offer for students struggling to access mainstream education. At the AC, students are taught online or face to face in small groups by IET specialist-trained staff. The current offer focuses on:- Maths, English and Personal Growth & Wellbeing.

In September 2022, The Aspire Project was conceived in partnership with mainstream secondary schools from the south of Surrey. The Aspire Project supports up to 48 KS4 students who are at risk of permanent exclusion and provides them with a bespoke curriculum of both academic and vocational learning. The current academic offer is Maths, English, Personal Growth with Construction, Mechanics, Hair & Barbering, Childcare, Beauty and Food.

Closing date is: 12 October 2025 at 11:59pm

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date

Interview date: to be confirmed

Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact: - Sian Reed - Head of School [e-mail]

Candidates will only be considered for shortlisting on completion of a full application form. In accordance with KCSiE and Safer Recruitment we cannot accept CVs. Applications to be made via Eteach website under reference 1511271 or follow the link.

Candidates must have the right to reside and work in the UK already as we cannot offer sponsorship.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities for all its employees and for all applicants for employment. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosing and Barring checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks including social media checks. Applicants must hold the right to permanently reside and work in the UK.