Teacher of Vocational Studies

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Travel and commuting

Commitment to safeguarding

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies at Keighley College is seeking a Teacher of Vocational Studies to deliver high-quality, practical teaching. You will support learners to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed for employment, internal progression or apprenticeships across Level 1 Vocational Studies pathways with a primary focus on Uniformed Public Services.

A key part of the role is to support learners of varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs, by adapting teaching

Qualifications

• Motivated, practical, and supportive practitioner passionate about helping learners succeed in Vocational Studies with a focus on Uniformed Public Services.
• Confident working with a wide range of abilities and developing learners' skills, independence, and employability.
• Able to deliver engaging, hands-on learning linked to the Public Services sector, building practical skills and workplace behaviours.
• Patient, adaptable, and able to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Strong communication and ability to build positive relationships with learners and help them develop confidence and resilience.
• Collaborative work style: track progress, provide guidance, and help learners progress to qualifications, apprenticeships, or employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the preparation, marking, assessment and moderation are completed promptly and efficiently within agreed timescales.
• Effectively manage the delivery of vocational units for each learner, with appropriate support where necessary.
• Continually pursue professional development including new technologies to improve learning management.
• Ensure that EHCPs are updated and reviewed regularly.

Skills

Practical teaching

Learner support

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Teacher - Vocational Studies

• Company: Teaching Vacancies


• Salary: Not specified


• Hours: Full-time


• Location: Leeds, LS3 1AA


• Job type: Permanent


• Posting date: 23 Sept 2026


• Closing date: 6 Oct 2026

Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Keighley College are seeking a Teacher of Vocational Studies to deliver high-quality, practical teaching. You will support learners to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed for employment, internal progression or apprenticeships across Level 1 Vocational Studies pathways with a primary focus on Uniformed Public Services.

A key part of the role is to support learners of varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs, by adapting teaching methods and providing clear, structured guidance in a safe workshop, classroom or external environment. You will help learners develop essential employability skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and time management.

We welcome applications from candidates with career experience working in Uniformed Public Services, who can share their experience and skills with our learners to help them succeed in their chosen career.

You do not need a teaching qualification but ideally you will have previous experience in supporting learners and/or young people. For the right candidate we will fully support you in gaining your teaching qualification.

What You Will Do

• Ensure that the preparation, marking, assessment and moderation are completed promptly and efficiently within agreed timescales.


• Effectively manage the delivery of vocational units each individual learner, including appropriate support where necessary.


• Continuously demonstrate a commitment towards further professional development including the application of new technologies to improve the effectiveness of learning management.


• Ensure that EHCPs are updated and reviewed regularly

About You

• We are seeking a motivated, practical, and supportive practitioner who is passionate about helping learners succeed in Vocational Studies, Particularly the Uniformed Public Services based pathway.


• The successful candidate will be confident working with a wide range of abilities and committed to developing learners' skills, independence, and employability.


• You will be able to deliver engaging, hands‑on learning experiences linked to the Public Services sector such as Police, Fire, Search and rescue and many others, helping students build both practical skills and workplace behaviours.


• You will be patient, adaptable, and able to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where learners feel confident to develop and practise new skills.


• You will have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with learners, acting as a role model and supporting them to develop confidence, resilience, and a strong work ethic.


• Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff, you will track progress, provide guidance, and help learners achieve their qualifications and progress into further training, apprenticeships, or employment.

What the college offers its staff

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave

• Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays


• Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions

• Teachers' Pension Scheme


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• People's Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

• Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.


• Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives

• Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting

• Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes

Commitment to safeguarding

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for a job with us if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.