Teacher - Vocational Studies

Leeds City College; Long Lee; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Flexible/hybrid working

Travel discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Keighley College is hiring a Teacher of Vocational Studies to deliver practical teaching across Level 1 pathways, with a focus on Uniformed Public Services. The role supports learners toward employment, progression or apprenticeships in a safe workshop or classroom setting.

You may not need a teaching qualification, but a willingness to gain one is supported by the college. You will adapt to learners’ needs and promote employability skills and workplace behaviours.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering vocational studies with a practical focus.
• Ability to support learners of varying abilities and learning needs.
• Willingness to pursue teaching qualification with employer support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely preparation, marking, assessment and moderation.
• Deliver vocational units effectively for individual learners.
• Develop professional practice with new technologies to enhance learning.
• Maintain and review EHCPs where applicable.

Skills

Practical teaching

Support learners

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

PGCE

Apprenticeships

Leadership and Management courses

Job description

About the role

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.

Benefits

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.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About us

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections.

Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.

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 this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.