Vocational Trainer

Education jobs >> Further Education

Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Cover Vocational Trainer

The Role

We are looking for a versatile and skilled Prison Vocational Cover Tutor to deliver hands-on instruction across various vocational subjects, including Barbering, Carpentry & Joinery, Bricklaying, Multi-Skills Construction, Plumbing, Barista Training, and Painting & Decorating.

This role ensures continuity of learning in the absence of primary instructors due to sickness, leave, or other cover needs. 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:

* Deliver engaging, hands-on lessons across multiple vocational areas.

* Highlight employability skills like teamwork, communication, and professionalism, and integrate digital literacy relevant to each trade, such as digital inventory tracking.

* Conduct daily tool and equipment checks, adhere to secure management protocols, and prioritise health and safety.

* Adjust teaching methods to support learners of all skill levels, including those with low literacy or neurodiverse needs.

* Foster a positive, respectful environment using restorative practices to encourage personal responsibility, participation, and reflection.

* Monitor learner progress, set clear project standards, and provide feedback to guide learners toward certification where applicable.

What You Bring:

* Qualifications: Maths and English Level 2, vocational qualifications or extensive hands-on experience in fields such as Carpentry, Plumbing, or Barbering

* Experience: Practical experience in vocational trades; teaching experience preferred

* Skills: Practical instruction, tool safety, employability focus, adaptability

* A recognised teaching qualification (PTLLS, AET, CET) or willingness to achieve one.

Working Hours:
This is a full-time role, 38.5 hours per week, with the following schedule:

* Four days per week: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

* One half-day per week: either 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM or 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Who We Are

Here at People Plus, we make a positive difference to people’s lives – every single day.

We are extremely proud to be a Silver accredited Investors in People organisation. This means that at PeoplePlus, the right principles are in place but more than that, it means our people and leaders are making active efforts to make sure that there’s real consistency and everyone in the organisation can feel the effects.

Our Benefits

* A paid PeoplePlus Life Event Day each year

* 25 days annual leave

* Cycle to Work scheme

* Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal

* Employee Assistance Programme and access to online wellbeing centre

* Enhanced Wedding leave

* A paid volunteering day each year

* Enhanced Maternity scheme

* Sharesave, Refer a Friend, Holiday purchase and Pension schemes

* Life assurance

If you are interested in the role of Vocational Trainer, please click Apply
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  • Negotiable
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  • CV-79549
  • Permanent
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