Yoga/Pilates Instructor

Abingdon and Witney College; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the UK is seeking a passionate Yoga/Pilates Instructor to inspire learners and support their development. Candidates should have a degree-level qualification and be committed to engaging diverse learner groups. The role involves flexible working hours, teaching Pilates and Yoga classes, and providing tutorial support. Excellent benefits include professional development opportunities, pension schemes, and corporate gym membership.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Corporate gym membership

Cycle/tech scheme

Continued professional development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Passionate about inspiring others through Pilates and Yoga.
• Committed to sharing enthusiasm with learners.
• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent).
• Experienced in teaching within the curriculum area.

Responsibilities

• Support learners in achieving their full potential.
• Engage diverse learner groups and adapt to their needs.
• Delivering lessons in Pilates and Yoga.

Skills

Passion for Pilates/Yoga

Commitment to learner engagement

Adaptability in teaching

Knowledge in Safeguarding and Child Protection

Tutorial and pastoral support skills

Education

Degree-level qualification or equivalent

Qualified Teacher status or willingness to obtain

Level 2 literacy and numeracy qualification

Job description

Yoga/Pilates Instructor

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

Salary: £28.62 - £37.08 per hour

Hours per week: Variable (10-15 hours per week approx.)

Weeks per annum: Various

Working pattern: Variable (day, evenings, and potentially Saturdays)

Location: Oxford City/North West Oxfordshire

Contract type: Fixed term until September 2027

Are you passionate about inspiring others through Pilates and Yoga? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Instructor to join our team and support learners in achieving their full potential.

Essential Criteria

• Passionate about Pilates/Yoga and committed to sharing that enthusiasm with learners.
• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent).
• A Qualified Teacher (or willing to work towards qualification).
• Knowledgeable in Safeguarding and Child Protection issues relevant to the role.
• Qualified to Level 2 literacy and numeracy (or equivalent).
• Experienced in teaching within the curriculum area.
• Able to engage diverse learner groups and adapt to their needs.
• Equipped with tutorial and pastoral support skills.
• Must have access to a car and a full drivers licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Assessor/Verifier qualification.
• Experience teaching in a post-16 setting.
• Strong links with employers to enhance learner opportunities.

Why Work with Us

Excellent benefits for our employees including generous pension and holiday schemes (with potential Christmas closure days), continued professional development, flexible working options, corporate gym membership, cycle/tech scheme and much more.

AWC values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all appointments are subject to satisfactory clearances including enhanced DBS checks.

Abingdon and Witney College are committed to safer recruitment practices. In addition to our pre-employment checks, we will conduct an online search. This includes checking Google main results feed as well as the 'News' and 'Images' tab. We will be checking for any publicly available information that suggests the applicant may not be suitable to work with children or young/vulnerable people or content that could potentially damage Abingdon and Witney College's reputation. This may include inappropriate posts, comments or images displaying evidence of offensive or inappropriate behaviour, jokes or language, discriminatory comments, inappropriate photos, drug or alcohol misuse.