Vocational Tutor

AE Talent Solutions LTD; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking skilled Vocational Tutors for HMP Millsike to deliver engaging instruction across various vocational subjects. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a passion for teaching, promoting employability while supporting diverse learning needs. This role offers competitive benefits, including 30 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to discounts via Additions portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Online wellbeing centre access

Enhanced Wedding leave

Paid volunteering day

Enhanced Maternity scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Commitment to adaptive, inclusive teaching.
• Strong organisational and safety skills.
• Ability to handle challenging situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons in vocational areas.
• Integrate employability skills and digital literacy.
• Conduct tool and safety management checks.
• Support diverse learning needs of all skill levels.
• Monitor learner progress and set project standards.

Skills

Practical vocational instruction

Employability skills

Safety and tool management

Adaptable teaching

Effective communication

Education

Relevant vocational qualifications

Teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, CET)

Job description

At AE Talent Solutions our mission is simple yet profound: to connect exceptional talent with exceptional opportunities. We are dedicated to empowering organizations with top-tier candidates and helping individuals achieve their career aspirations.

Our client is looking for versatile and skilled Vocational Tutors to work at HMP Millsike to deliver hands-on instruction across any of the following vocational subjects:

• Barbering.
• Carpentry & Joinery.
• Bricklaying.
• Multi-Skills Construction.
• Plumbing.
• Painting & Decorating.
• Barista Training.
• Textiles.

The ideal candidate will emphasise practical skills, promote employability, and integrate literacy and digital competencies, all within a framework of safety and restorative practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Practical Vocational Instruction: Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons across multiple vocational areas, adapting to learner needs and covering for regular tutors to ensure consistency.
• Employability and Digital Skills: Highlight employability skills like teamwork, communication, and professionalism, and integrate digital literacy relevant to each trade, such as digital inventory tracking.
• Tool and Safety Management: Conduct daily tool and equipment checks, adhere to secure management protocols, and prioritise health and safety in each session.
• Support Diverse Learning Needs: Adjust teaching methods to support learners of all skill levels, including those with low literacy or neurodiverse needs.
• Restorative and Motivational Approaches: Foster a positive, respectful environment using restorative practices to encourage personal responsibility, participation, and reflection.
• Progress Tracking and Quality Standards: Monitor learner progress, set clear project standards, and provide feedback to guide learners toward certification where applicable.
• Collaboration and Employability Passport: Work closely with colleagues, support staff, and Work & Skills Coaches to support the Employability Passport, tracking skills and achievements.

Person Specification

• Relevant vocational qualifications or extensive hands-on experience and a commitment to adaptive, inclusive teaching.
• A recognised teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, CET) or willingness to achieve one.
• Strong organisational and safety skills, with the ability to maintain secure, compliant environments.
• Confidence in using a diverse range of presentation, facilitation and communication skills.
• The ability to handle challenging situations whilst remaining calm and in control especially in a group situation.
• Respect for and understanding of Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Data Protection policies with specific attention to health and safety requirements when organising off-site activities
• Effective communicator with excellent organisational skills, able to maintain records and ensure secure management of tools and equipment.
• A passion to motivate and lead by example to support people to achieve qualifications.
• Ability to quickly adapt teaching methods to suit a wide range of vocational subjects and diverse learner needs.

Company Benefits

• 30 days annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to online wellbeing centre
• Enhanced Wedding leave
• A paid volunteering day each year
• Enhanced Maternity scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance