Vocational Skills Tutor

We are delighted to be supporting a long-standing not for profit organisation who operate a collection of colleges across the uk. This role is based between three colleges, in the County Durham region. This role is term time only working 41 weeks per year. 

We are seeking a passionate and driven Vocational Tutor to join a dynamic and supportive team within an alternative education setting for 14–19-year-olds. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people with complex needs and behaviours by delivering high-quality education, fostering engagement, and promoting progression. 

You will provide effective teaching, learning, and assessment in Customer Service and Employability (Entry Level to Level 2). You’ll play a pivotal role in behaviour management, curriculum development, and student support—driving performance in engagement, teaching quality, safety, and learner progression.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Deliver high-quality lessons in Customer Service and Employability.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Develop schemes of work and lesson plans aligned with curriculum and accreditation requirements.
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of individual learner needs.
• Monitor, assess, and report on learner progress.
• Engage with parents/carers to support student development.
• Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and discipline.
• Ensure effective use of support staff and resources.

Curriculum & Performance

• Support the lead teacher in achieving a "Good" or "Outstanding" OFSTED rating.
• Contribute to curriculum planning and innovation.
• Use tracking systems to measure student progress and achievement.
• Share best practice and continuously strive for teaching excellence.

Team & Administration

• Work collaboratively within a small, dedicated team.
• Complete required administrative tasks, including registers, data entry, and exam entries.
• Support the pastoral and safeguarding needs of learners.
• Participate in professional development and team training.

Requirements

• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, CertEd, DTLLS).
• Experience teaching vocational subjects (preferably Customer Service/Employability).
• Understanding of the needs of vulnerable or complex learners.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners.

For more information please contact Marianne at Gazelle Professional Recruitment Services.