Vocational Instructor

The Limes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site gym

Term time hours

Job summary

The Limes College is seeking a dynamic Vocational Instructor to deliver high-quality construction-focused vocational courses, aligned with City & Guilds qualifications. The role is based at Sutton, requires November 2026 start, and follows a 36-hour week schedule during term time with INSET days.

The successful candidate will bring construction industry experience, relevant vocational qualifications, and strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the construction industry and vocational setting.
• Relevant vocational qualification in construction.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of City & Guilds qualifications and vocational training frameworks.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in construction training environments.

Skills

Construction experience

Vocational qualification

Communication skills

City & Guilds knowledge

Health & safety

Learner engagement

Education

City & Guilds qualification in construction

Job description

Vocational Instructor at The Limes College

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Job Reference # EDV/2026/LC/12355

Location Sutton West Centre, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 2SD

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Full-Time

Salary £29,875.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week 36

Closing Date Midnight, Sun 11th Oct, 2026

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Vocational Instructor

Required from November 2026

36 hours per week, term time plus INSET days

Salary: £ 34,488 FTE

Actual: £29,875

The Limes College is seeking a dynamic and experienced Vocational Instructor to deliver high-quality vocational courses, with a focus on construction-related disciplines from City & Guilds. This innovative facility will offer construction-related courses leading to City & Guilds qualifications, preparing students for successful careers in the industry.

This position is term time plus 5 INSET Days following usual work pattern:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm;
• Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in the construction industry and vocational setting;
• Relevant vocational qualification in construction or a related field;
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels;
• Strong knowledge of City & Guilds qualifications and vocational training frameworks;
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in construction training environments;
• A passion for empowering learners through practical education.

The school can offer you:

• Local Government Pension Scheme;
• An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people's lives;
• A programme of professional development for staff at all levels;
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme;
• Staff who are supportive towards each other;
• Free access to an on-site gym;
• Term time hours.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please refer to the Person Specification when completing your supporting statement.

The Limes College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information, please visit The Limes College website. Visits are welcome by arrangement.

Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2026.

Interviews: To be confirmed.

Safeguarding Statement

Alternative Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Declaration of Offences form to confirm their criminal record or other information that may make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence for an individual with certain criminal convictions to attempt to engage in regulated activity (working with children).

This appointment is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, teaching prohibited checks (if applicable), Section 128 check (if applicable), ID and right to work check, medical screening and confirmation of qualifications and references. We will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates for information that is publicly available.

Copies of Alternative Learning Trust's/The Limes College Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found on the Trust/The Limes College website.