Vocational Pathway Teacher

Remarkable Autism Ltd; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

Enhanced sick pay

Golden Hello up to £250

Job summary

Ascent College is seeking a Vocational Pathway Teacher to lead and develop our vocational curriculum for autistic students aged 16-25. The role covers delivery of Preparation for Adulthood outcomes and accredited learning programmes across Animal Care, Horticulture, Retail and Joinery.

You will help shape the Vocational Learning Hub and support skill building and employability. The successful candidate will hold a teaching qualification or have significant vocational training, and be able to

Qualifications

• Has teaching qualifications or significant vocational training experience.
• Experience delivering vocational pathways (Animal Care, Horticulture, Retail, Joinery).
• Ability to teach across a varied curriculum including accredited learning.
• Commitment to high expectations, inclusivity and person-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the vocational curriculum for autistic students aged 16-25.
• Deliver accredited learning programmes and RARPA pathways.
• Design engaging, meaningful learning experiences that build independence and employability.
• Collaborate to shape vocational learning pathways across the college.

Skills

QTS or teaching qualification

Vocational teaching experience

Curriculum design

Inclusive practice

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Job description

Vocational Pathway Teacher

Ascent College

Term Time (190 days) + 5 INSET days

5 days per week (37.5 hours)

Salary £34,069 to £52,835 per annum (MPS – UPS) depending on experience

Our mission is to provide a world where autistic people live happy and fulfilled lives.We support and educate autistic people throughout their lives and redefine what’s possible by providing innovative and transformative services. We have an ambitious five-year plan to achieve our objectives and are looking for values driven individuals to contribute to these future successes.

Are you passionate about helping autistic young people develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need for adult life and employment?

Ascent Autism Specialist College is seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Vocational Pathway Teacher to lead and develop our vocational curriculum. We welcome applications from qualified teachers or vocational practitioners with QTS who have experience of vocational pathway delivery with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Animal Care
• Horticulture
• Retail
• Joinery

This exciting role combines specialist vocational teaching with the delivery of Preparation for Adulthood outcomes and accredited learning programmes for autistic students aged 16-25. This is an exciting opportunity to develop our Vocational Learning Hub and support skill building and employability.

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing engaging, meaningful and aspirational learning experiences that develop students' independence, employability skills, community participation and pathways into adulthood.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has teaching qualifications or significant vocational training experience.
• Has expertise in either Animal Care, Horticulture, Retail, Joinery, or a related vocational field.
• Is able to teach across a varied curriculum including accredited learning and RARPA pathways.
• Understands or is willing to learn specialist approaches to supporting autistic students.
• Is passionate about preparing young people for employment, independent living and life beyond education.
• Can develop accredited and non-accredited learning opportunities linked to real-life contexts.
• Is committed to high expectations, inclusivity and person-centred practice.

We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce and positively encourage applications from under-represented communities. We particularly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and participate in the Disability Confident scheme, ensuring all candidates are considered fairly and supported where needed. For more information on this scheme, please visit our careers page here: https://careers.remarkable-autism.org/

Our aim is to recruit quality staff for both academic and support roles in a fair, structured and supportive manner, underpinned by our Recruitment and Selection Policy and KSCIE.

In accordance with recent updates to KCSIE 2026 (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance, we will be performing online searches and requesting references for all shortlisted candidates.

Please note: We will require proof of right to work in the UK and qualifications at interview stage. If this is not provided you may not be interviewed.

What we offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of autistic young people.
• A supportive and dedicated team.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to shape and develop vocational pathways across the college.
• A rewarding and varied role in a specialist post-16 setting.

We offer our staff autism specific training to support continuous professional development. Our benefits include an attractive pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, long service awards, enhanced sick pay, enhanced maternity & paternity pay and a Golden Hello welcome bonus of up to £250.

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 9th November 2026

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and do not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs, whether related to a specific position or submitted speculatively, will not be considered.

Remarkable is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Remarkable operates a safe recruitment process and appointment to the post will be subject to suitable references, online searches, self-declaration, satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and where applicable, a prohibition check and section 128 direction check.