At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and teach young people through hands-on vocational learning experiences.
- Company: Join Kibble, a trusted charity transforming lives for over 200 years.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, healthcare perks, discounts, and generous holidays.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping young people thrive.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in vocational training and working with youth is essential.
The predicted salary is between 24960 - 31157 £ per year.
Staff Benefits At Kibble:
- Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study.
- Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses.
- Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners.
- Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery.
- Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care.
- Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays.
About Kibble:
Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we’ve put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities. When starting a new job at Kibble, you’ll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you’ll help give young people a chance at life.
What is the Job Function?
As a Vocational Instructor, you will be a key member of the Education Team at Kibble’s Skills Academy. You will play a lead role in supporting young people to develop meta-skills alongside meaningful vocational skills. Depending on your background and experience, you will deliver high-quality, hands-on learning in areas such as horticulture, construction, mechanics, green skills and sustainability, enterprise, or other relevant vocational disciplines. You will support young people to build confidence, independence, and transferable skills for future pathways.
Main Duties:
- Inspire young people through practical, hands-on vocational learning experiences.
- Deliver high-quality instruction in your specialist area (e.g. horticulture, construction, mechanics, sustainability, enterprise or other relevant disciplines).
- Adapt learning to meet the individual needs of young people, supporting engagement and achievement.
- Prepare and deliver relevant qualification work/resource materials, and assess, record and report on progress.
- Support the development of positive work behaviours, employability skills, and resilience.
- Maintain and promote high standards of health and safety.
- Contribute to wider Skills Academy projects and initiatives, which may include enterprise, or community-based activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a consistent and supportive learning environment.
- To safeguard the health and safety of all young people and staff.
- Any other reasonable duties as required by The Skills Academy management team.
What qualifications and experience are we looking for?
- Experience delivering vocational training or practical skills.
- Relevant qualifications in your own discipline e.g. horticulture, construction, mechanics etc.
- Experience in youth training and working with young people is essential.
- GTCS registration is desirable, and not essential.
- Demonstrating a clear commitment to continuing professional development, for example, studying towards a qualification in or relating to additional support needs.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Possess a full driving licence and be willing and able to drive school transport.
- Competent in Microsoft Office Skills.
- Safe Crisis Training (SCM). Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM.
Vocational Instructor in Glasgow employer: Kibble
Kibble is an exceptional employer dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through education and support. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer generous benefits including healthcare contributions, discounts on childcare, and access to confidential counselling. Our collaborative work culture fosters professional growth and provides opportunities for further training, making Kibble a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in vocational education.
