Vocational Learning Coach

Ark Charter Academy; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Charter Academy is seeking a Vocational Learning Coach to support students within our Pathways Provision, delivering and assessing vocational qualifications and guiding learners in developing life and career skills. You will work with staff, parents, and external partners to ensure tailored guidance and successful outcomes.

The role involves coordinating work placements, fostering resilience, teamwork, leadership, and communication, and delivering hands-on vocational lessons that prepare

Qualifications

• Experience delivering and assessing vocational qualifications (AQA Awards, ASDAN, BKSB, Prince’s Trust, Functional Skills).
• Commitment to alternative education and hands-on learning approaches.
• Experience in intervention training to support students at risk of disengagement.
• Ability to help students develop life and career skills (resilience, teamwork, leadership, communication).
• Experience coordinating work placements and liaising with external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess vocational qualifications within the Pathways Provision.
• Support students with work placements and real-world learning experiences.
• Collaborate with staff, parents and external partners to tailor guidance.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging vocational lessons and interventions.

Skills

Intervention training

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

AQA Awards

ASDAN

BKSB

Prince’s Trust Awards

Functional Skills

Job description

Ark Charter Academy

Vocational Learning Coach

Location: Southsea, Portsmouth

Salary: Band 7 (£29,540 - £35,412)

Pro Rata (£25,404 - £30,454)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time (Term time only)

Start date: 19th October 2026 or earlier if possible

Closing date: 25/09/2026

Interview date: As soon as suitable candidates apply

Are you passionate about vocational education and committed to helping students thrive in alternative learning environments? Do you want to make a real difference in the futures of young people who flourish through hands-on, practical learning?

We are looking for a Vocational Learning Coach to join our Pathways Provision, supporting students as they develop key life and career skills. You will play a vital role in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications while helping students build resilience, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.

About the role:

As a Vocational Learning Coach, you will play a key role in supporting students within our Pathways Provision, providing an alternative vocational curriculum tailored to their needs. You will guide students who thrive in hands-on, practical learning environments, helping them gain qualifications such as AQA Awards, Prince’s Trust Awards, ASDAN, BKSB, and Functional Skills. Through engaging lessons, intervention teaching, and real-world learning experiences, you will equip students with essential skills for future education, employment, or training. In addition to academic support, you will assist students with work placements, fostering resilience, teamwork, leadership, and communication. You will collaborate with staff, parents, and external stakeholders to ensure every student receives the tailored guidance they need to succeed.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications, including AQA, ASDAN, BKSB, Prince’s Trust, and Functional Skills
• Passionate about alternative education and supporting students who thrive in hands‑on learning environments
• Committed to intervention training, ensuring students with additional needs or those at risk of disengagement receive tailored support
• Skilled in helping students develop key life and career skills such as resilience, teamwork, leadership, and communication
• Knowledgeable about supporting students through work placements, providing guidance and real-world learning opportunities
• Organised and proactive, able to plan, prepare, and deliver engaging vocational lessons
• Collaborative, working effectively wit staff, parents, and external stakeholders to support student success

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for any questions, please contact Keah Stell, HR Advisor, on [e-mail].