Teacher - Vocational Studies, Keighley

Company: Keighley College

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Job Title: Teacher - Vocational StudiesSalary: Commencing at 31,916 with progression to 35,912 per annumClosing Date: 2026-05-26About the Role

Keighley College are seeking a Teacher of Vocational Studies to deliver high-quality, practical teaching. You will support learners to develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed for employment or further training in trade-based areas.

A key part of the role is to support learners of varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs, by adapting teaching methods and providing clear, structured guidance in a safe workshop or classroom environment. You will help learners develop essential employability skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and time management.

What You Will Do
  1. Ensure that the preparation, marking, assessment and moderation are completed promptly and efficiently within agreed timescales.
  2. Effectively manage the delivery of vocational units each individual learner, including appropriate support where necessary.
  3. Continuously demonstrate a commitment towards further professional development including the application of new technologies to improve the effectiveness of learning management.
  4. Ensure that EHCPs are updated and reviewed regularly
About You
  1. We are seeking a motivated, practical, and supportive practitioner who is passionate about helping learners succeed in Vocational Studies, including trade-based pathways.
  2. The successful candidate will be confident working with a wide range of abilities and committed to developing learners skills, independence, and employability.
  3. You will be able to deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences linked trade-related subjects, helping students build both practical skills and workplace behaviours.
  4. You will be patient, adaptable, and able to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where learners feel confident to develop and practise new skills.
  5. You will have strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with learners, acting as a role model and supporting them to develop confidence, resilience, and a strong work ethic.
  6. Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff, you will track progress, provide guidance, and help learners achieve their qualifications and progress into further training, apprenticeships, or employment.
Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
Peoples Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting:Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities:Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About UsKeighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections.Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.SAFEGUARDINGAt Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONWe recognise, value and champion diversity & Inclusion. As we engage with a diverse student population we want to ensure we reflect that in our staff population too. For us diversity is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. It is important to us that both staff and students achieve their full potential. Diversity is important to us, but inclusion is equally, if not more important. Its not just about having the representation but also providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyones contributions and perspectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIESWe kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.
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